Full Time On Call Mental Health Associate - Lane County
Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: Springfield
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!
What We Offer Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans Flexible Spending Account
Generous Paid Time Off Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement
Program Professional development and training opportunities 100%
Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match Holiday Pay (9) Paid
Personal Growth Hours Paid Time Off for Mental Health Company Paid
Life Insurance Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses Loan Forgiveness
Program Eligibility Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco
Cessation Program Vocational Training Program: Accelerated training
path towards QMHA certification For more details about our
benefits, visit our website ! About the Position We are looking to
hire a Full Time On Call Mental Health Associate at our programs in
the Lane County area, including Eugene, Springfield, and Junction
City, Oregon. These position works as a member of a direct care
team serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
Primary responsibilities include supporting the development of life
skills and therapeutic interventions, performing housekeeping,
preparing meals, administering medication, and keeping accurate
clinical documentation. In addition, you will receive crisis
de-escalation training, which requires performing various physical,
hands-on maneuvers and techniques. Please keep the following things
in mind: On Call staff must work a minimum of 32 shift hours per
month On Call staff must attend a minimum of one staff meeting per
month (and clinical supervision if a QMHA) On Call staff must stay
current on company training On Call staff must respond to facility
requesting coverage within 2 hours of initial call. In some cases,
more notice can be provided. ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying
employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Vocational Training Program Persons with three years’ experience or
a bachelor’s degree in a related field may qualify to register with
MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) as
a QMHA-R and start accruing hours towards their 1000 required
supervised hours to apply for certification as a QMHA-I.
ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the
training, on-the-job experiential learning, and testing preparation
for qualified employees to be able to complete their certification
in as little as 6 months. This is an optional program. Work
Schedule: Full Time (40 hours per week), Days/Hours will vary and
may include holidays, weekends & night shifts. What You’ll Make
$19.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE/Credentials. An additional $2.50 per
hour night shift differential will apply during the work hours of
10:00pm - 6:00am. Additional 5% Language Differential offered for
Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).
What You’ll Need Personal Care Associate Caregiving and/or mental
health experience (personal or professional) is preferred. A
dedication to the well-being of each client and helping them meet
their Activities of Daily Living (ADL). OR Residential Associate
Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)
registration. Eligibility requires 1 out of 3 Criteria below:
Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling,
Social Work, Human Development, or related field; OR minimum three
(3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with
individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting;
OR equivalent combination of behavioral science education in
addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience
and training If not already registered as a QMHA through the Mental
Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), we will
assist you in registering within 30 days of hire. Vocational
Training Program: Employees in the optional Vocational Training
Program will have additional training expectations to meet the
requirements for QMHA testing. Driving is an essential function of
this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's
license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one
within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record , and have
the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check. Physical
Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently
talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach , stand, walk, sit,
bend, stoop, climb stairs , as well as lift, carry, push, and pull
up to 40 pounds . It may require the ability to occasionally use
ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as
applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis
de-escalation and CPR trainings , which require performing various
physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques. Reasonable
accommodations can be made. We recognize that expertise can arise
from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission
but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to
apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application
process, please contact our HR department. About Us ColumbiaCare
Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service
agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get
better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of
individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We
specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment
programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful
and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and
wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and
honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but
not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality,
spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of
the LGBTQ community. We welcome persons from historically
underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can
demonstrate experience working with individuals from different
backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and
core values. We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply.
We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and
opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and
hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and
growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify
under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.
Compensation details: 19-22 Hourly Wage
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