Psychiatric aide Jobs in Portland, OR

Position Summary :

Sea Mar Behavioral Health’s diverse and quickly expanding program is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Provider Aide for our Behavioral Health Department in Vancouver, WA. This position is located at our Salmon Creek Clinic.

The Psychiatric Provider Aide supports Psychiatric prescribers in administrative and clinical areas. This position also works with Mental Health Therapists and Chemical Dependency Professionals in coordinating care to ensure continuity of care for clients. The Psychiatric Provider Aide provides screenings and case management in coordination with other teams or parties involved in treatment. Candidate participates actively as a team member in the delivery of client services, and the coordination of community support services.

Assists in insuring agency compliance with WAC's, RCW's, and other pertinent laws, regulations, and contracts. In addition staff will ensure that charts, prescription refill requests, and all information or paperwork the psychiatric prescriber will need is prepared ahead of time and organized in the fashion preferred by the prescriber. Ensure medication storage, maintenance, dispensation and waste logs are maintained in accordance with Sea Mar policies and procedures. Any area of non-compliance should be reported immediately to the supervisor / manager, if applicable. Ensures that all medical, nursing, health & safety and personnel policies and procedures are being followed and implemented. This description does not suggest or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Qualifications :

• Must posses a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License from Washington State.
• Posses a current CPR / BLS card or obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must have a current First Aid Certificate.
• Must have minimum CNA, MA, EMT, LPN, RN.
• Must have active Washington State Department of Health license.
• Basic mathematical skills are required including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and division. Convert pounds to kilograms, etc.
• Must have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years immediately prior to being hired.
• Washington State Driver’s License required.
• Familiarity with computer software desired.
• Bilingual in English / Spanish required.
• Must be able to pass a background screening.

What We Offer :

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of :

We also offer 401(k) / Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.