Mental Health Aides I Or II (Portland Metro Area)

If you enjoy helping people and making a difference in your community then working for Cascadia could be the right fit for you!

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Mental Health Aides I & II

Greater Portland Metro Area (including Clackamas and Washington counties)

Full-Time, Part-Time, Float, & On-Call

Day, Swing, & NOC Shifts Available

Cascadia's whole health care model empowers individuals as they work toward their goals to achieve recovery. From prevention to healthy lifestyle education to intensive treatment when needed, our services encompass a more systemic approach to health management for the adults, children, seniors, and families we serve. Clients can get primary care and behavioral health care needs through one team, at one location.

By integrating services mental health and addiction treatment, primary care, and housing we can improve healthcare delivery to those who have chronic mental health challenges and help people live longer and healthier lives.

Cascadia recognizes that great candidates may not appear to check all the boxes in our job description. Though some of our positions do have State required or grant-mandated educational requirements, for those that don't, we encourage anyone to apply that believes they have what it takes to do the job!

Skills:

• Ability to work with our residents, in their homes, and assist them working toward greater independence.

• Promote integrated care using our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches.

• Create an environment of acceptance and safety for our clients.

• Willingness to learn basic knowledge of Trauma Informed Practices, Motivational Interviewing, and Evidence Based Practices.

• Meet residents where they are at and model patience in interactions with those we serve.

• Model and maintain a work culture that supports and values equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Position Qualifications:

Mental Health Aide I: High school diploma or equivalent.

Compensation:

Base Pay $20.64/hr. to $ 21.26/hr. DOE

• Shift differentials: $1.00/Swing Shift, $3.00/Night Shift

• Bilingual Pay

• Lead Pay: Additional $1.00/hour

• Float: Additional $1.00/hour

• Secure facility differential: Additional $1.00/hr

Mental Health Aide II: Must meet the requirements and demonstrate the competencies to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA). Must have a bachelors degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university or three years of mental health work experience or a combination of work experience and education. Certification must be current and in compliance with MHACBO.

Compensation:

Base Pay $23.30/hr. to $24.36/hr. DOE

• Shift differentials: $1.00/Swing Shift, $3.00/Night Shift

• Bilingual Pay

• Lead Pay: Additional $1.00/hour

• Float: Additional $1.00/hour

• Secure facility differential: Additional $1.00/hr

Benefits:

Student Loan Repayment Up To $150,000: Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (OBHLRP): OBHLRP accepts applications from Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHAs) in exchange for service at a qualifying practice site, participants receive tax free funds to repay qualifying educational loan debt.

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off Package Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!

• Medical and Dental Coverage

• VSP Vision Discount Plan

• 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with matching contribution)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)

• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave

• Length of Service Award

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

• Pet Insurance

Wellness Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Bicycle Reimbursement

• Discounted Fitness Memberships

• Trauma Support Team

Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654.

We are a healthcare provider and required to be in compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. If you would like additional information in regard to the mandate please see the following link: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/covidvaccine.aspx#:~:text=On%20August%2010%2C%202021%2C%20Governor,also%20employed%20by%20the%20state

To learn more about our job opportunities go to Cascadia Careers