Quick overview

Support individuals with severe mental health challenges by implementing treatment plans and assisting with daily living activities. Ensure a safe environment through crisis de-escalation, medication administration, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma for Level I or a bachelor's degree in behavioral science/three years of experience for Level II. Must possess strong communication skills and a commitment to trauma-informed care.

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Job description

Mental Health Aide I or II (Secure - Faulkner Place) Job Overview Location

This position is located at Faulkner Place, a secure residential treatment facility in SE Portland, OR.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is
Sunday through
Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Position

Mental
Health
Aide
I or
II
Program:
Secure
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 operates three secure residential homes in the Portland Metro area. These are homes for adults who experience severe and persistent mental health challenges. Employees work as a team to provide comprehensive services that focus on psychiatric treatment, personal care, skills training, and case management. Our residents are referred from the counties or the state and must either be under commitment or have a guardian. The focus of treatment is on immediate safety and preparing individuals to live in a less restrictive environment. Our work is important, impactful, and rewarding to those we are lucky enough to serve. Sites include Faulkner Place, Arbor Place, and Barbara Roberts House.

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, 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.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Insurance
Paid Bereavement Leave
Voluntary Life Insurance
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
403(B) Retirement Savings
Paid Jury Duty Leave
Length Of Service Award
Student Loan Forgiveness Options
Discounted Fitness Memberships
Trauma Support Team
VSP Vision Discount Plan
Bike To Work Reimbursement

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. This position is represented by a labor union. 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.

Mental Health Aide I or II (Secure - Faulkner Place)

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