Registered Behavioral Health Technician

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COPY LINK link 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 Today or contact me directly: emily.pickettadeccona

Pay Details:

$20.50 to $24.00 per hour Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to adecco/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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