Psychiatric residential mental health treatment program seeks energetic and committed Mental Health Treatment Team Members who want to make a difference in the lives of young abused/emotionally disturbed children (ages 4 - 13). Ideal candidate is ok with being physically active, seeing intense behaviors, but wants to be part of a strong team who strive to continually improve the lives of the children we serve. The Mental Health Treatment Team Member works as part of team to provide direct support and supervision of children in the agency's two residential and academic treatment programs (Jasper Mountain Center and SAFE Center, located 15 miles south of the Eugene/Springfield Area). One of the primary duties of the Children's Mental Health Treatment Team Member is to show the children we serve that there are adults out there who are safe and will treat them with the compassion, respect and dignity that all humans deserve.

Locations:

• Jasper Mountain Center: 37875 Jasper-Lowell Road Jasper, OR 97438
• SAFE Center: 89124 Marcola Road Springfield OR 97478
• Both campuses are located about 15 miles from Eugene and about 10 miles from Springfield

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or within two years of degree completion
• The ability to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)
• Training in child abuse and child development preferred
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills required
• CPR/First Aid Certification and Food Handler's Certification will be required within the first 60 days of employment

Duties & Responsibilities of the Mental Health Treatment Team Member:

• Assisting team in maintaining the structure and treatment milieu for the children in agency residential and academic treatment programs
• Collaborate with therapists in regards to the children's treatment plans and provide updates
• Helping to implement each child's individualized treatment plan through interactions, teaching life skills, and therapeutic program activities (such as outdoor sports, school day classroom supervision and support, field trips, arts and crafts, etc.)
• In creating the treatment milieu, attention should be given to cultural differences among children, and making those differences a positive and inclusive part of the treatment environment
• Documenting shifts using the agency's computerized logging system
• Providing verbal or physical interventions to insure safety of the children (the agency uses Crisis Prevention Institute certification standards for interventions and will provide training)
• Assisting the program with practical functioning, such as facilitating chores, etc.
• Administering medications to children in the programs (training will be provided)
• Carrying out all duties in compliance with agency confidentiality policies and practices
• Attending staff meetings and providing input into the children's treatment plans
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

• Full-time, part-time and relief positions currently available
• Shifts run 7:30 A.M. -3:30 P.M. (days) and 2:00 P.M.- 10:00 P.M (evenings)
• Monday evening shift runs 1:30 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
• Note: Weekly staff meeting attendance generally required for this position. They take place 1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. on Mondays

Compensation:

• With Bachelor's degree, range begins at $19.23/hr-$21.76/hr with $0.25/hr additional for weekend hours
• Without Bachelor's degree, range begins at $17.42/hr-19.23 with $0.25/hr additional for weekend hours

Our benefit package includes:

• Paid time off
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for the employee in full time positions
• Dental
• Vision
• Aflac
• FSA and HRA
• 403b retirement plan

To Apply:

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Agency Information:

Jasper Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Jasper Mountain, including other career opportunities, please see our website: www.jaspermountain.org

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Governor Mandate, proof of Covid vaccination must be provided as of October 18, 2021. You may request an OHA Exception upon hire.