Mental Health Aide I or II (PSRB)

Mental Health Aide I or II (PSRB)

Job Overview

Location/Schedule: This position works across nine PSRB residential homes in the Portland area. This is an on-call/per diem position for day, swing and overnight shifts. Employees must work a minimum of 12 shifts per quarter.

Position: Mental Health Aide I or II 

Program: Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB)

About Us: Cascadia Health delivers Whole Health Care™. We provide mental health services, addiction recovery support, primary care, wellness programs, permanent housing solutions, and affordable housing to people of all ages. Our mission is to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.

Description: Cascadia offers diverse trauma-informed treatment services in the community, residential settings, and intensive outpatient settings to individuals mandated to treatment by the State of Oregon's Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB). Additionally, as a forensic program, we provide monitoring and supervision of the stipulation of conditions of release issued by the PSRB prior to the client returning to the community. Our goal is to promote the health, wellness, and safety of the individual within the community. There are nine PSRB homes in Multnomah County. The single-staffed locations are 23rd Avenue, 75th Avenue, Buena Vista, Overton, Rosewood and Quints. The double-staffed locations are El Dorado, Orchid House, and Pisgah.

Position Summary: As a Mental Health Aide at Cascadia Health, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health challenges within our residential settings. Your responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, implementing individualized care plans, and fostering a safe, supportive environment for our residents. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and enhance the overall well-being of those in your care. This position requires compassion, patience, and a commitment to providing high-quality, trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor treatment plans for residents as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Promote a strengths-based, resident-centered approach to help residents achieve their goals and transition to a less restrictive setting.
• Provide individual and group-based therapeutic interventions as directed by the mental health treatment plan.
• Supervise and support residents in self-care, hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, public transportation, community integration, and social skills.
• Coordinate with shift partners and staff regarding resident concerns, follow-up needs, and building/program needs.
• Accompany and assist residents during appointments, outings, and activities using a company-provided vehicle when possible.
• Administer medications according to providers' orders using a Medication Administration Report (MAR).
• Ensure daily household chores are completed, including light housekeeping and biohazard cleaning.
• Assist in crisis situations, de-escalating residents using non-violent crisis intervention techniques, and following emergency protocols.
• Adhere to compliance with laws, required trainings, safety regulations, mandatory abuse reporting, HIPAA, and fire regulations.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
• Document and maintain clinical records in compliance with agency policies and local, state, and federal regulations using an Electronic Health Record System (EHR).
• Complete annual training requirements to conduct ethical work, for professional development, and to stay in compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Mental Health Aide I: High school diploma or GED/Equivalent.
• Mental Health Aide II: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university or three years of full-time professional experience providing direct service to individuals in a social service setting. Demonstrate the competencies to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate