Mental Health Associate

1 month ago


Mcminnville, United States Lutheran Community Services Northwest Full time

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will be mission-driven with a desire to make a difference for people and communities served by LCS Northwest. We are looking for someone who is compassionate and a great communicator. The ideal candidate will be sensitive and respectful of all people.

Lutheran's Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families, and communities for health, justice and hope. LCS, Yamhill County is dedicated to keeping children safe and families together by creating thriving individuals, healthy relationships and strong community connections.

Family Specialist Program Values:

* Healthy communication within families
* Families and individuals learning how to utilize their strengths
* The stabilization of families in where they can support themselves
* Learn and implement protective factors to decrease mental health issues

Program Overview: The Family Stabilization program is designed to work with families that are in need of intensive support around meeting goals related to the safety of the children in the home or strengthening family's homes in preparation for a child to return home after an out-of-home placement. The program works with families in their homes and the community to reach self-determined goals in a supportive and intensive manner. Prosperando Juntos is a multidisciplinary school for Spanish speaking residents of Yamhill County. The program of reducing the disparity in access to mental health services by providing targeted outreach and linguistically culturally appropriate services to the Latinx community. High quality services are supported by providing high quality training and supervision to staff and interns delivering this essential service.

Staff Quote: " My favorite part about working in FSS is having the opportunity to work in the home of clients. It allows you to become a part of their world and help them create their own safe space."

The role: The Mental Health Associate supports family stabilization by providing mental health services, incorporating evidence-based practices that focus on the strengths of children and families served; maintain required records; work effectively with school and agency staff. This position can work a flexible schedule so long as they are meeting the needs of families, to include at home, hybrid or in-person work. They will also provide on-call support and is eligible for on-call pay throughout the year, over and above base wages.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assess and help family members prioritize barriers and identify strengths to meet the children's needs for safety, permanence and stability within their homes
* Utilize therapeutic treatment plans created by client's counselors of Wrap Around team to direct services
* Provide in-home services to children, adolescents and families with a flexible schedule.
* Possess knowledge of dynamics of high-risk families including sexual abuse, physical abuse, trauma and domestic violence
* Coordinate care with community providers currently working alongside of client and family
* Refer client to supportive services needed for stability and development of strengths and to supplement treatment
* Relate effectively with children, adolescents, parents, staff and the community
* Provide a range of services including parent education, counseling, communication skills, home management, job readiness training, budgeting, and links to networks and community resources for parents
* Participate in New Solutions Wrap Around Meetings and other community meetings client or family is involved with
* Provide intervention that is family-focused, culturally relevant, behavior and goal-directed

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Must have respectful, open, unbiased, accepting attitude toward clients and their families and practice with cultural competency
* Must work a flexible schedule to meet families' needs and be available for crisis consultation, 24 hours a day, seven days a week with the support of your supervisor and other home based team members
* Must have proven skills in creativity, problem solving, team building, resource development, mediation, etc.
* Must be able to collaborate with community providers
* Must be able to work in a multicultural setting.
* Requires strict adherence of HIPAA standards in the office workspace to ensure client confidentiality
* Additional pay provided for bilingual candidates

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Candidates with 3 years of experience working with and/or training in supporting high risk families are encouraged to apply. Must meet State of Oregon Administrative Rule requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) and possess, or work toward, MHACBO certification as a QMHA. Please click here to explore the Degree and Non-Degree Paths towards obtaining a QMHA and qualifying for this role.

The Perks: We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance. Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year. Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year. A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.

Other details

* Job Family LCS General
* Pay Type Hourly
* Min Hiring Rate $21.27
* Max Hiring Rate $28.71
* Travel Required Yes
* Job Start Date Thursday, May 16, 2024

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* McMinnville NE Evans, 435 NE Evans St, McMinnville, Oregon, United States of America



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