Cascadia Health
Location (2)
New York
Salary
$22 - $26 / HOUR
Locations
include assisting residents with daily living activities, implementing individualized care plans, and fostering a safe, supportive environment within residential treatment settings. Aides will also work with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, administer medications, and assist in crisis situations.
Mental Health Aide I requires a high school diploma or equivalent, while Mental Health Aide II requires a bachelor's degree in an approved behavioral science field or three years of mental health work experience, plus QMHA credentialing. Experience in residential mental health and skills training is preferred but not required.
This position floats across five licensed residential treatment programs in the Portland metro area. The location and schedule for this position are variable and based on programming need.
Employees are expected to meet FTE/hourly requirements each week across the licensed residential programs, which is 30 hours.
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, 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.
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.
Certification must be current and in compliance with MHACBO.
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