As a Mental Health Aide, you will support individuals with mental health challenges by assisting with daily living activities and implementing individualized care plans. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and enhance the overall well-being of residents.
Requirements summary
For Mental Health Aide I, a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Mental Health Aide II requires a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field or three years of mental health work experience, along with current certification compliance.
Mental Health Aide I or II (Psychiatric Security Review Board - Orchid) Job Overview Location: This position is located at Orchid House, a licensed residential treatment facility in SW Portland, OR.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is
Wednesday through
Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Position
Mental
Health
Aide
I or
II
Program:
Psychiatric
Security
Review
Board (PSRB)
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: 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.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Wellness Benefits
403(B) Retirement Savings
Length of Service Award
Student Loan Forgiveness Options
Medical and Dental Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off Package
Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
VSP Vision Discount Plan
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, 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
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 work experience.
Required
Certification must be current and in compliance with MHACBO.
Compensation
Base Pay $24.81/hr. to $25.84/hr.
DOE
Experience: Experience in a residential mental health setting and providing skills training services is preferred but not required.
Specialized
Skills and
Knowledge: Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Basic knowledge of Trauma Informed Care (TIC), Motivational Interviewing, and Evidence-Based Practices. Basic understanding of recovery models, illness management, and strength-based philosophies. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word & Excel).
Other
CPR Certification (training provided post-hire). Possess a valid driver’s license, minimum of one year driving history, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course (some programs).
Working
Conditions
Environmental: Work is generally performed in a residential treatment home and occasionally in the community. Universal precautions should be taken due to exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants.
Operating
Hours:
Mental
Health
Aides operate on three shifts within a 24/7 window: day shift (7:00 am to 3:30 pm), swing shift (3:00 pm to 11:30 pm), and overnight shift (11:00 pm to 7:30 am). Float positions fill in shifts as needed and default to one program if no coverage is needed. Per diem (On-call) positions provide coverage as available with a minimum shift requirement of 12 shifts per quarter. Schedules may vary depending on program.
Additional
Compensation/Differentials: Depending on program, shift, and other factors, additional compensation may be available. Swing shift receives an additional $1.00/hr. in addition to the base pay. Overnight shifts receive an additional $3.00/hr. in addition to the base pay. Secure location staff receive an additional $1.00/hr. for working in a secure facility. Per diem positions include an additional $2.00/hr. in the base pay in lieu of benefits.
Mental
Meal periods and breaks may be interrupted. Constant awareness and alertness are critical to detect and address escalated, potentially volatile situations.
Physical
Demands: Requires constant alertness, perception, and awareness of surroundings. Regularly stationary work at a computer, moving around program spaces, assisting residents with daily living tasks, cleaning, and using a computer for documentation. Requires occasional lifting of 20 to 50 lbs. (e.g., supplies). Requires occasional fast movement in potentially escalated situations to evade harm. Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, contact us at 503-963-7654. Benefits We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours + pro-rated) including: Generous Paid Time Off Package Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year! Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date) VSP Vision Discount Plan 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave Length of Service Award Voluntary Life Insurance Supplemental
Insurance
Student loan forgiveness options
Wellness
Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bike to Work Reimbursement Discounted Fitness Memberships Trauma Support Team Starting Rate Range in USD ($) $21.90 - $22.56 Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment services organization. As both a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Cascadia provides integrated mental health, substance use treatment, primary care, housing support, crisis intervention, peers wellness, skills training, and more to individuals and families. Our clients can find the care they need through one team and often in one location, regardless of their ability to pay.
