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Registered Behavioral Health Technician

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$ 20.50 - $ 24 / Hour

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Portland, Oregon

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Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Sobering & Deflection Center

Location: Portland, Oregon

Schedule: Full-Time | Day, Night & Weekend Shifts Available | Start Date: As Early as 06/15/2026

Salary: $20.50 - $24.60/hour ()DOE

About the Opportunity

We are seekingpassionate, resilient, and mission-driven Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join an innovative Sobering & Deflection Center in Portland, Oregon.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and alongside a multidisciplinary care team to provide direct support, behavioral monitoring, crisis intervention, and therapeutic engagement for vulnerable populations in crisis.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct care and support to behavioral health patients under the direction of an RN

Maintain safety and structure within the assigned unit

Monitor patient behaviors and report concerns appropriately

Identify, address, and elevate safety concerns as needed

Support individuals experiencing behavioral health and substance use crises

Utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques when necessary

Assist with maintaining a calm, therapeutic, and trauma-informed environment

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care

Respond appropriately to behavioral or medical emergencies

Support clients through sobering and stabilization processes within scope

Required

High school diploma or GED

Minimum of 6 months of healthcare-related experience

Preferred:

Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use

Experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, substance use treatment, ormunity-based care settings

CPI certification or de-escalation training preferred

Familiarity with Title 36 or similar behavioral health statutes preferred

Ability to remain calm and professional in high-acuity environments

Equivalentbinations of education and experience will be considered.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs and employee support initiatives

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Pay Details: $20.50 to $24.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to

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The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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