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Crisis Center Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)
United States·PortlandmidOtherAssociate
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Key Responsibilities
individual support sessions, psychoeducation, skill-building interventions, and behavioral observations. Documents interactions, supportive services,
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This position provides supportive mental health services, crisis de-escalation, and short-term stabilization assistance to individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges at the 23-Hour Adult Crisis and Stabilization Program in Clackamas County. Services are delivered through a person-centered and trauma-informed care lens under the supervision of a QMHP.
Responsibilities
~1 min readWhat We Offer
~3 min read✓Assists in gathering psychosocial information and supports QMHPs in completing behavioral health assessments.
✓Provides crisis de-escalation and supportive interventions to individuals in acute mental health distress.
✓Helps identify clients’ immediate needs and assists with safety planning and discharge coordination.
✓Supports the delivery of services as defined by the crisis center contract, including but not limited to: individual support sessions, psychoeducation, skill-building interventions, and behavioral observations.
✓Documents interactions, supportive services, and behavioral observations in accordance with agency and state standards.
✓Collaborates with the clinical team, including QMHPs, medical staff, peers, and supervisors to ensure continuity and quality of care.
✓Monitors client safety and assists with routine well-being checks, including one-to-one observation when necessary.
✓Participates in team staffings and client care discussions.
✓Assists in preparing for client admissions and discharges, including updating client triage boards and acuity levels.
✓Engages clients in supportive, non-clinical activities that contribute to stabilization (e.g., offering meals, encouraging hygiene routines, helping with laundry).
✓Provides support with maintaining a clean, calm, and welcoming environment.
✓Participates in in-service trainings and engages in ongoing skill development related to crisis support and trauma-informed care.
✓Assists with intake documentation under the direction of a QMHP.
✓Notifies appropriate staff of needed supplies or other operational needs.
✓Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s) or necessary to support the program and organization.
✓While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, and talk or hear.
✓May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, or lift up to 25 pounds.
✓Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
✓Crisis center-based setting with moderate noise level.
✓Must be comfortable working in an environment that supports individuals in acute emotional or behavioral distress.
✓This position may require limited local travel.
✓Personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance required when applicable.
✓Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science field
✓Must meet Oregon QMHA criteria as defined by Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs)
✓Must meet Oregon QMHA standards
✓Valid Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance (as applicable)
✓Ability to pass background checks
✓Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
✓Experience working with individuals in behavioral health crises (preferred)
✓Ability to support clients using trauma-informed and person-centered approaches
✓Competence in maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
✓Ability to document services
✓Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting
✓Cultural responsiveness and commitment to equity in service delivery
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Portland, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
Listing Details
- Posted
- August 26, 2026
- First seen
- September 26, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
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- 14%
- Scored at
- September 26, 2026
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