QMHA - Med Tech - Mental Health 201

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The QMHA provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served. The QMHA provides direct and indirect services according to individual service plans and Medicaid standards. When the term "members" is used in this job description, it will mean "residents".

Shifts Available:

Full Time, 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm, shifts could vary based off program needs

Expected starting wage range is $20.00 - $24.11 based off relevant experience. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High school diploma or G.E.D and three (3 years of experience in a psychiatric mental health setting or BA/BS with one (1) year experience in mental health setting
• Must be credentialed as a QMHA in the state of Oregon
• Must have completed approved training and pass competency test, outside candidates must complete within 30 days of hire
• Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.

Essential Functions

• Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care
• Complies with Medicaid standards in the provision of care including following a treatment plan to provide skills training, activity therapies, and psychiatric support
• Documents interventions according to program and Medicaid standards at intervals established by program leadership
• Provides crisis intervention
• Gathers and summarizes clinical data for use in assessments
• Participates in treatment team meetings
• Establishes, maintains, and co-facilitates a therapeutic relationship with members served; acts as a role model by maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude and problem solving and coping with mental illness
• Attends and participates in community meetings and groups
• Facilitates groups within scope of practice
• Charts and observes client behavior
• Documents client activities of daily living, response to interventions, and significant behavior changes as appropriate
• Admits and discharges members served as assigned; including completing associated documentation
• Assists members served with hygienic care
• Provides client monitoring including, but not limited to, rounds, seclusion and restraint supervision and smoke breaks
• Assists in client outings, which may include driving
• Practices body substance precautions at all times
• Administers medications to all facility members per LMP orders
• Practices seven rights of medication administration
• Accurately documents medication administration in member's record
• Utilizes universal precautions in handling of members' medications
• Completes vital signs and accurately documents in member's record
• Accurately tracks medication supplies during shift (completes controlled medication count, audits medication administration record for accuracy)
• Communicates with LMP and nursing coordinator any concerns or needs regarding medication administration for members

What's In It for You*

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Program Type: Sub-Acute

To Make Referrals: Our typical process includes a long-term care referral to the State of Oregon Office of Addictions and Mental Health. When capacity allows, we do accept direct referrals from the community.

# of Beds: 16 beds

Who We Serve: Adults ages 18 and older who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness.

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

About the Program: The state of Oregon has chosen Telecare to provide a Post-Acute Intermediate Treatment Service (PAITS) to meet the needs of people like you. The Recovery Center at Gresham is designed to accommodate 16 residents.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.