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KAIROS NORTHWEST
Cadenza - Residential Mental Health Associate - Overnight
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$42,643 / year median in Massachusetts
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Purpose Assist in the care and treatment of young adults with psychiatric needs by providing a consistent presence, skills training, and emotional support in a safe and secure manner. Assist young adults with life skills and assistance with obtaining and maintaining employment out in the community. Education and Experience ABA/BS in a Behavioral Science or three years of work experience in Human Service/Mental Health field or a combination of relevant education and experience. Certified QMHA on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry preferred or must meet QMHA registration requirements with MHACBO Minimum Qualifications Provide proof of current, valid Oregon Drivers License (or if out-of-state will obtain Oregon license within 30 days), comprehensive automobile insurance (if applicable) and a safe driving record (minimum of 3 yrs.) to use company or personal vehicle for required duties.
Successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and Medicaid Fraud Check.
Obtain and maintain current CPI Verbal De-escalation Certification.
Obtain and maintain current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Obtain a Food Handlers Card. Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Core Competencies Deliver and coordinate skills training, psychiatric services, and mental health services for young adults within the program and in coordination with community partners.
Establish rapport by demonstrating and maintaining clear, consistent, appropriate, and therapeutic boundaries while being present in the home environment of the young adults served.
Consistently participate in ongoing education and trainings provided by the agency and through external trainings to promote understanding of the young adult population and best practice in working with the population.
Consistently complete all training hours required to maintain certification as a Qualified Mental Health Associate and annually complete the recertification requirements required by the state and the agency.
Demonstrate knowledge of and alignment with Trauma Informed Care using a variety of therapeutic approaches, including but not limited to, Collaborative Problem Solving, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic, and Integrative. Show competency in utilizing the concepts/approaches in interactions with young adults, families, staff, and community partners.
Actively supervise and interact with young adults both in the community and within the therapeutic milieu to maintain safety and provide in the moment psychiatric and mental health services.
Demonstrate knowledge of young adults development, anticipated differences in development based on diagnosis and history, and group dynamics by adjusting therapeutic approaches for appropriate developmental level for group interactions to allow full group engagement.
Provide transportation of young adults, or assistance with transportation, including inde...
Successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and Medicaid Fraud Check.
Obtain and maintain current CPI Verbal De-escalation Certification.
Obtain and maintain current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Obtain a Food Handlers Card. Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Core Competencies Deliver and coordinate skills training, psychiatric services, and mental health services for young adults within the program and in coordination with community partners.
Establish rapport by demonstrating and maintaining clear, consistent, appropriate, and therapeutic boundaries while being present in the home environment of the young adults served.
Consistently participate in ongoing education and trainings provided by the agency and through external trainings to promote understanding of the young adult population and best practice in working with the population.
Consistently complete all training hours required to maintain certification as a Qualified Mental Health Associate and annually complete the recertification requirements required by the state and the agency.
Demonstrate knowledge of and alignment with Trauma Informed Care using a variety of therapeutic approaches, including but not limited to, Collaborative Problem Solving, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic, and Integrative. Show competency in utilizing the concepts/approaches in interactions with young adults, families, staff, and community partners.
Actively supervise and interact with young adults both in the community and within the therapeutic milieu to maintain safety and provide in the moment psychiatric and mental health services.
Demonstrate knowledge of young adults development, anticipated differences in development based on diagnosis and history, and group dynamics by adjusting therapeutic approaches for appropriate developmental level for group interactions to allow full group engagement.
Provide transportation of young adults, or assistance with transportation, including inde...