Housemate Wanted - unique mental health live-in opportunity
Windhorse Integrative Mental Health, a small non-profit founded in 1993, is seeking a housemate to live with one of our clients in a 2 bedroom apt in Portland, OR. Windhorse is a semi-residential therapeutic community that uses a mindfulness and relationship-based philosophy in working with individuals experiencing health issues such as depression, psychosis and trauma. We are hoping to have someone hold this role for 6-8 months beginning September 20th.
Our care model consists of a team of 4+ clinicians who work together and each spend a tremendous amount of 1-on-1 time with clients. A housemate’s role is to co-habitate in a two-bedroom apartment with a client and share one meal together per day. Housemates may be in school or have up to 20 hours of work outside the home per week. A generous level of support and training is offered by our senior staff for this position—it is a great opportunity for those who feel an affinity toward psychology, counseling or social work and would like to gain direct experience in the field. If you’d like to facilitate client healing and are moved by the therapeutic community model, we highly encourage you to apply!
Ideal Candidate:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Warm and compassionate
- Thrives in a collaborative team environment
- Capacity for humor, playfulness, and lightheartedness
- Open to the notion that each of us is learning, growing, and healing
- Leads a balanced and healthy lifestyle—personally well-resourced and grounded
- Familiar with mental health challenges/recovery in a personal, familial, or professional capacity
- Engages in ongoing personal mindfulness/contemplative practice
Benefits:
- Free lodging in a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment on NW 23rd (has a gym and community room)
- $600 monthly stipend for food and household items
- Bi-weekly paycheck of $1,116
- Insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision & life
- Ongoing training and support from senior staff
- One paid weekend off per month; one paid week off per six months
We ask a minimum of 6-months commitment to this position.
If you would like to apply to be a housemate for Windhorse please send an email with a resume AND cover letter attached.
We look forward to hearing from you!