Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Oregon
Behavioral Health Technician jobs in Oregon are concentrated in community mental health centers, residential treatment facilities, and substance use disorder programs, with demand running from entry-level direct support roles through senior lead technician positions. Portland, Salem, and Eugene account for the largest share of openings, where established employers like Oregon Health and Science University, Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, and Lines for Life maintain ongoing hiring. Crisis stabilization, youth behavioral health, and dual-diagnosis treatment are the most consistently active specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerClarvida
Top citySalem, OR
Cities hiring24
Work type71% Hybrid
Top credentialMaster's degree in social work
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Legacy Health
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician - Pain Management Center
Portland, Oregon
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Oregon Youth Authority
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Woodburn, Oregon
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Eastern Shawnee Companies
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Klamath Falls, Oregon
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CODA, Inc.
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Gresham, Oregon
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Awakenings by the Sea
Behavioral Health Technician - Clinical Support Associate
Seaside, Oregon
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Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician - Pain Management Center
Legacy Health·Portland, Oregon
Job functions:
$43.11 - $64.22/hr
Master's degree in social work
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Overview:
In this role, you’ll bring your expertise in evidence-based assessment, psychotherapy, consultation and patient education to support adults living with chronic pain and related medical, behavioral, and emotional concerns. Working alongside pain medicine providers, physical therapists, and behavioral health clinicians, you’ll help patients improve functioning, increase engagement in meaningful activities, and enhance overall well-being.
We’re looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician who is passionate about integrated care and skilled in addressing the psychological, behavioral, trauma-related, and lifestyle factors that influence pain, recovery, and quality of life. If you’re motivated by collaborative care and helping patients make meaningful progress toward their goals, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Legacy.
Why Join Legacy's Pain Management Center?
As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Benefits & Perks
Connect with us: Have questions or need more information? Reach out to our recruiter, Katie Martin at khancock@lhs.org, to start a conversation about your future with Legacy Health.
Pay Range: USD $43.11 - USD $64.22 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity:
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
Make a Meaningful Difference at Legacy Health
Are you passionate about helping people live fuller lives despite chronic pain? Join Legacy’s Pain Management Center as a Behavioral Health Clinician and be part of a collaborative team transforming how patients experience care.
In this role, you’ll bring your expertise in evidence-based assessment, psychotherapy, consultation and patient education to support adults living with chronic pain and related medical, behavioral, and emotional concerns. Working alongside pain medicine providers, physical therapists, and behavioral health clinicians, you’ll help patients improve functioning, increase engagement in meaningful activities, and enhance overall well-being.
We’re looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician who is passionate about integrated care and skilled in addressing the psychological, behavioral, trauma-related, and lifestyle factors that influence pain, recovery, and quality of life. If you’re motivated by collaborative care and helping patients make meaningful progress toward their goals, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Legacy.
Why Join Legacy's Pain Management Center?
At Legacy, we believe effective chronic pain care goes beyond treating symptoms. Our Pain Management Center takes a team-based, biopsychosocial approach that brings medical, psychological, and rehabilitative expertise together to support the whole person.
As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful impact: Help patients build skills, improve functioning, and engage more fully in the activities that matter most to them.
- Collaborate across disciplines: Partner closely with pain medicine providers, physical therapists, and behavioral health professionals to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Practice evidence-based care: Apply your clinical expertise to the complex interplay of physical health, emotional well-being, behavior, and chronic pain.
- Be part of a purpose-driven team: Join colleagues committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and improving quality of life for patients living with chronic pain.
Benefits & Perks
Legacy offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth, including:
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates relocating from outside the area
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL), including 40 hours front-loaded at hire
- Free employee parking
- Retirement plan with employer matching and contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee discounts with AT&T/FirstNet, LA Fitness, KinderCare, Nike, Adidas, and more
- Additional wellness, financial, and professional development benefits
- Conduct psychosocial and behavioral health assessments for patients with chronic pain.
- Provide evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy.
- Assist patients in developing pain coping, self-management, and behavioral activation skills.
- Collaborate with pain medicine providers, physical therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to support patient goals.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case consultation.
- Educate patients regarding the biopsychosocial model of pain and evidence-based pain management strategies.
- Support functional restoration, resilience, and engagement in meaningful life activities.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Education:
- Master of Social Work, Master in Professional Counseling, Master of Family Therapy degree from a nationally accredited institution, fulfilling the requirements for licensure in the state of Oregon and/or Washington.
Experience:
- Required: Minimum two years of clinical treatment experience with patients and working as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
- Peferred: Experience working with adults experiencing chronic pain and complex medical conditions
- Preferred: Experience treating medical and psychological trauma
- Preferred: Experience practicing within integrated or interdisciplinary healthcare settings
Preferred Clinical Training
- Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Prolonged Exposure (PE)
- Other evidence-based pain management and trauma treatment approaches
- Licensed in one of the following within applicable state:
- Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Connect with us: Have questions or need more information? Reach out to our recruiter, Katie Martin at khancock@lhs.org, to start a conversation about your future with Legacy Health.
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
Legacy Health
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician - Pain Management Center
Portland, Oregon
Added 3d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$43.11 - $64.22/hr
Master's degree in social work
Job Description
Overview:
In this role, you’ll bring your expertise in evidence-based assessment, psychotherapy, consultation and patient education to support adults living with chronic pain and related medical, behavioral, and emotional concerns. Working alongside pain medicine providers, physical therapists, and behavioral health clinicians, you’ll help patients improve functioning, increase engagement in meaningful activities, and enhance overall well-being.
We’re looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician who is passionate about integrated care and skilled in addressing the psychological, behavioral, trauma-related, and lifestyle factors that influence pain, recovery, and quality of life. If you’re motivated by collaborative care and helping patients make meaningful progress toward their goals, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Legacy.
Why Join Legacy's Pain Management Center?
As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Benefits & Perks
Connect with us: Have questions or need more information? Reach out to our recruiter, Katie Martin at khancock@lhs.org, to start a conversation about your future with Legacy Health.
Pay Range: USD $43.11 - USD $64.22 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity:
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
Make a Meaningful Difference at Legacy Health
Are you passionate about helping people live fuller lives despite chronic pain? Join Legacy’s Pain Management Center as a Behavioral Health Clinician and be part of a collaborative team transforming how patients experience care.
In this role, you’ll bring your expertise in evidence-based assessment, psychotherapy, consultation and patient education to support adults living with chronic pain and related medical, behavioral, and emotional concerns. Working alongside pain medicine providers, physical therapists, and behavioral health clinicians, you’ll help patients improve functioning, increase engagement in meaningful activities, and enhance overall well-being.
We’re looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician who is passionate about integrated care and skilled in addressing the psychological, behavioral, trauma-related, and lifestyle factors that influence pain, recovery, and quality of life. If you’re motivated by collaborative care and helping patients make meaningful progress toward their goals, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Legacy.
Why Join Legacy's Pain Management Center?
At Legacy, we believe effective chronic pain care goes beyond treating symptoms. Our Pain Management Center takes a team-based, biopsychosocial approach that brings medical, psychological, and rehabilitative expertise together to support the whole person.
As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful impact: Help patients build skills, improve functioning, and engage more fully in the activities that matter most to them.
- Collaborate across disciplines: Partner closely with pain medicine providers, physical therapists, and behavioral health professionals to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Practice evidence-based care: Apply your clinical expertise to the complex interplay of physical health, emotional well-being, behavior, and chronic pain.
- Be part of a purpose-driven team: Join colleagues committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and improving quality of life for patients living with chronic pain.
Benefits & Perks
Legacy offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth, including:
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates relocating from outside the area
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL), including 40 hours front-loaded at hire
- Free employee parking
- Retirement plan with employer matching and contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee discounts with AT&T/FirstNet, LA Fitness, KinderCare, Nike, Adidas, and more
- Additional wellness, financial, and professional development benefits
- Conduct psychosocial and behavioral health assessments for patients with chronic pain.
- Provide evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy.
- Assist patients in developing pain coping, self-management, and behavioral activation skills.
- Collaborate with pain medicine providers, physical therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to support patient goals.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case consultation.
- Educate patients regarding the biopsychosocial model of pain and evidence-based pain management strategies.
- Support functional restoration, resilience, and engagement in meaningful life activities.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Education:
- Master of Social Work, Master in Professional Counseling, Master of Family Therapy degree from a nationally accredited institution, fulfilling the requirements for licensure in the state of Oregon and/or Washington.
Experience:
- Required: Minimum two years of clinical treatment experience with patients and working as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
- Peferred: Experience working with adults experiencing chronic pain and complex medical conditions
- Preferred: Experience treating medical and psychological trauma
- Preferred: Experience practicing within integrated or interdisciplinary healthcare settings
Preferred Clinical Training
- Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Prolonged Exposure (PE)
- Other evidence-based pain management and trauma treatment approaches
- Licensed in one of the following within applicable state:
- Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Connect with us: Have questions or need more information? Reach out to our recruiter, Katie Martin at khancock@lhs.org, to start a conversation about your future with Legacy Health.
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
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A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.
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What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health technician jobs across Oregon.
- High school diploma or GED recognized by an accredited Oregon institution required
- Certification in Mental Health and Addiction Counseling or equivalent Oregon-accepted credential preferred
- Current CPR and first aid certification required prior to start date
- Experience providing direct care in a behavioral health or residential treatment setting
- Ability to pass an Oregon Department of Human Services background check
- Proficiency documenting client progress notes in electronic health record systems
Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health technician in Oregon?
Oregon does not require a single state license specific to the behavioral health technician title, but most employers require or strongly prefer the Qualified Mental Health Associate credential, which is registered through the Oregon Health Authority. Candidates typically need a high school diploma and documented hours of supervised behavioral health experience. Many employers also look for a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor registration or coursework in psychology, social work, or a related field.
Which companies hire behavioral health technicians in Oregon?
Oregon behavioral health technician roles are posted by Clarvida, Mindoula Health, and PeaceHealth and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Oregon's network of community mental health programs and Medicaid-contracted residential providers creates steady, year-round openings well beyond the largest health systems.
Which Oregon cities have the most behavioral health technician jobs?
Salem, Portland, and Corvallis lead Oregon for behavioral health technician openings. Portland's concentration of large health systems, county behavioral health agencies, and nonprofit treatment providers drives the majority of listings, while Salem and Eugene anchor significant hiring through their regional hospital systems, county mental health programs, and university-affiliated training pipelines.
Are there remote behavioral health technician jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. The behavioral health technician role is fundamentally hands-on, requiring direct client observation and in-person crisis support, so most positions are on-site. About 71% of behavioral health technician openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles are typically limited to telehealth intake coordination or administrative case management rather than direct care.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health technician in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a direct support professional or mental health associate role at an Oregon community mental health center, which often requires only a high school diploma and a clean background check. Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare and similar Oregon providers regularly hire candidates without prior clinical experience into on-the-job training cohorts. Completing a Qualified Mental Health Associate registration through the Oregon Health Authority while working strengthens your candidacy for advancement quickly.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health technician jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to behavioral health technician jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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