Mental Health Aide I or II (Tigard Respite)

Mental Health Aide I or II (Tigard Respite)

Job Overview

Location: This position is located at the Tigard Respite site, a residential treatment home located in Tigard, OR.

Schedule: The schedule for this position is Friday through Monday, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Position: Mental Health Aide I or II

Program: Respite

Cascadia’s Mission and Vision:  

Mission: Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve. 

Vision: We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life. 

Program Description: Respite is a voluntary program that occurs within a safe and relaxed atmosphere, away from the stressors that may be impacting an individual's sense of security and stability. Residents at Respite receive three meals a day, interact in the milieu, explore hobbies, take a walk in a quiet neighborhood setting, and always receive on-site support from caring and skillful respite staff. Respite provides support for individuals who need further stabilization due to recent medication adjustment or needs a break from current living situation which appears to be increasing psychiatric symptoms and is diagnosed with a mental illness. Sites include Tigard Respite, located in Tigard, and Rockwood Respite, located in Gresham.

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. 

• Implement and monitor treatment plans for residents as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Promote a strengths-based, client-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 Record (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 (Pro-ACT) 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

Education:

Mental Health Aide I:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Compensation: Base Pay $21.90/hr. to $ 22.56/hr. DOE

Mental Health Aide II: 

• Must meet the requirements and demonstrate the competencies to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA).

• Required: Must have a bachelor’s degree in an approved behavioral science field from an accredited college or university or three years of mental health wor