Behavioral Health Technician
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Sobering & Deflection Center
Portland, Oregon
Full-Time Day, Night & Weekend Shifts Available
$20.50 - $24.60/hour
Start Date: As Early as 06/15/2026
About the Opportunity
We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and mission-driven Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join an innovative Sobering & Deflection Center in Portland, Oregon.
This program serves individuals experiencing intoxication, substance use crises, behavioral health challenges, homelessness, and co-occurring mental health conditions in a structured, supportive, non-hospital environment focused on stabilization and recovery support.
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.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about behavioral health, substance use recovery, crisis stabilization, and community-based care.
Available Shifts
We are currently hiring for:
- Day Shifts
- Night Shifts
- Weekend Shifts
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
Qualifications
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, or community-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
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Compensation & Benefits
Offering competitive pay between $20.50 - $24.60 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and long-term growth.
Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO accrual
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs and employee support initiatives
Why Join This Team?
- Be part of an innovative sobering and deflection care model
- Help reduce unnecessary incarceration and emergency room utilization
- Make a meaningful impact serving vulnerable populations in crisis
- Work within a supportive multidisciplinary clinical team
- Receive ongoing training, professional development, and growth opportunities
- Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee growth and well-being
Apply Today
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Josh McCoy
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