Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Oregon
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in Oregon are among the most active in the Pacific Northwest, concentrated in community mental health centers, integrated care systems, and substance use treatment programs, with openings at every level from entry-level associates to licensed clinical supervisors. Portland, Eugene, and Salem account for the largest share of postings, and established employers such as Oregon Health and Science University, Cascade Health, and Lines for Life maintain consistent hiring presence across the state. Telehealth therapy, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorder treatment are the specialties drawing the most demand right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Our Organization
This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.
While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Manager (BHM) provides supervision of around-the-clock Behavioral Health staff performing daily client activities in a large residential treatment facility, or for multiple smaller facilities. The BHM is responsible for oversight, monitoring, and tracking of services for clients and, in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Supervisor, the daily BH staff program responsibilities. They help to manage staff that support clinical and treatment goals and maintain a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment that encourages and supports clients in their recovery.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides management and support to the Behavioral Health Supervisor.
- Collaborates with the Behavioral Health Supervisor to conduct performance reviews and complete performance review documents.
- Makes final decision related to all disciplinary actions (CAF process) and performance improvement plans (PIP process) independently or following the recommendation and of the Behavioral Health Supervisor, including generating the appropriate written documentation.
- Works collaboratively with the Behavioral Health Supervisor to provide coaching to the BH staff.
- Makes final decision related to the hiring of all BH Technicians, BH Advocates, BH Specialists, and BH Supervisors.
- Attend and participate in all applicable local leadership meetings.
- Collaborate with Human Resources team on staffing related activities.
- Can and may perform all Behavioral Health staff (BHT, BHA, BHS, BH Supervisor) job duties as well as coordinate all daily responsibilities and shift functions as needed for coverage.
- Assist Clinical Director and acts as liaison between Behavioral Health Supervisor, Behavioral Health staff and other staff.
- Coordinate outside appointments and meetings with clients.
- Facilitates staff meetings.
- Collaborate and support the clinical and medical team and other staff and departments.
- Available, as needed, for alternate, evening, overnight, and weekend schedules/shifts that may be required to meet client needs, state, and regulatory agency requirements and business necessity.
- Provides appropriate oversight, review, and approval to Behavioral Health Supervisor to order client supplies (i.e., literature and basic hygiene products).
- Responsible for oversight, auditing, and quality assurance of BH team documentation.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A minimum of four years’ experience in substance use, mental health, or healthcare field or other relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree; OR a healthcare license (CNA, MAP, CHA, etc.); OR an equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred; or, equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and competencies.
- High school diploma, preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; responds well to questions.
- Knowledge of organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, be attentive to detail, and maintain positive work attitude.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
- Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ability to understand and utilize program knowledge, such as the disease model, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed approaches, experiential approaches, CBT, self-help approaches, and evidence-based practices in client care.
- Familiarity with acute intoxication and/or withdrawal potential, biomedical conditions that affect treatment, emotional/behavioral/cognitive conditions that complicate treatment, the stages of change model/readiness to change scale, relapse potentials, and supportive recovery environments for aftercare (the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria for levels of care)
- Ability understanding of how to utilize medical knowledge, complete medication observations, observe and assess detox clients, and complete and document vitals.
- Ability to document thoroughly in an electronic medical record.
- Ability to professionally interact and communicate with clients, client family members, referral sources, and vendors.
- Understands and respects cultural diversity.
- Screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms
- Screen for danger to self or others
- Screen for co-occurring mental health issues
- Understands the benefits and limitation of toxicological testing procedures.
- Demonstrate adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
- Participate in continuing professional development.
- Follow organization policies and procedures addressing the care of individuals served identified as at risk for suicide, including requirements for screening, assessment, and monitoring.
- As applicable based on job role, knowledgeable about strategies for treating alcohol, cocaine, and other drug abuse.
- Knowledge of MS Office and office equipment such as copiers and scanners.
- Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening, fingerprinting, drug test, health screening, DMV, insurance, CPR/Basic First Air, and license/credential verifications.
Benefits
Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!
About Our Organization
This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.
While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Manager (BHM) provides supervision of around-the-clock Behavioral Health staff performing daily client activities in a large residential treatment facility, or for multiple smaller facilities. The BHM is responsible for oversight, monitoring, and tracking of services for clients and, in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Supervisor, the daily BH staff program responsibilities. They help to manage staff that support clinical and treatment goals and maintain a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment that encourages and supports clients in their recovery.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides management and support to the Behavioral Health Supervisor.
- Collaborates with the Behavioral Health Supervisor to conduct performance reviews and complete performance review documents.
- Makes final decision related to all disciplinary actions (CAF process) and performance improvement plans (PIP process) independently or following the recommendation and of the Behavioral Health Supervisor, including generating the appropriate written documentation.
- Works collaboratively with the Behavioral Health Supervisor to provide coaching to the BH staff.
- Makes final decision related to the hiring of all BH Technicians, BH Advocates, BH Specialists, and BH Supervisors.
- Attend and participate in all applicable local leadership meetings.
- Collaborate with Human Resources team on staffing related activities.
- Can and may perform all Behavioral Health staff (BHT, BHA, BHS, BH Supervisor) job duties as well as coordinate all daily responsibilities and shift functions as needed for coverage.
- Assist Clinical Director and acts as liaison between Behavioral Health Supervisor, Behavioral Health staff and other staff.
- Coordinate outside appointments and meetings with clients.
- Facilitates staff meetings.
- Collaborate and support the clinical and medical team and other staff and departments.
- Available, as needed, for alternate, evening, overnight, and weekend schedules/shifts that may be required to meet client needs, state, and regulatory agency requirements and business necessity.
- Provides appropriate oversight, review, and approval to Behavioral Health Supervisor to order client supplies (i.e., literature and basic hygiene products).
- Responsible for oversight, auditing, and quality assurance of BH team documentation.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A minimum of four years’ experience in substance use, mental health, or healthcare field or other relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree; OR a healthcare license (CNA, MAP, CHA, etc.); OR an equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred; or, equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and competencies.
- High school diploma, preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; responds well to questions.
- Knowledge of organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, be attentive to detail, and maintain positive work attitude.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
- Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ability to understand and utilize program knowledge, such as the disease model, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed approaches, experiential approaches, CBT, self-help approaches, and evidence-based practices in client care.
- Familiarity with acute intoxication and/or withdrawal potential, biomedical conditions that affect treatment, emotional/behavioral/cognitive conditions that complicate treatment, the stages of change model/readiness to change scale, relapse potentials, and supportive recovery environments for aftercare (the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria for levels of care)
- Ability understanding of how to utilize medical knowledge, complete medication observations, observe and assess detox clients, and complete and document vitals.
- Ability to document thoroughly in an electronic medical record.
- Ability to professionally interact and communicate with clients, client family members, referral sources, and vendors.
- Understands and respects cultural diversity.
- Screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms
- Screen for danger to self or others
- Screen for co-occurring mental health issues
- Understands the benefits and limitation of toxicological testing procedures.
- Demonstrate adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
- Participate in continuing professional development.
- Follow organization policies and procedures addressing the care of individuals served identified as at risk for suicide, including requirements for screening, assessment, and monitoring.
- As applicable based on job role, knowledgeable about strategies for treating alcohol, cocaine, and other drug abuse.
- Knowledge of MS Office and office equipment such as copiers and scanners.
- Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening, fingerprinting, drug test, health screening, DMV, insurance, CPR/Basic First Air, and license/credential verifications.
Benefits
Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!
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Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market in Oregon
A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Aviva Health11
- PeaceHealth7
- Legacy Health5
- Asante2
- Clarvida2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across Oregon.
- Active Oregon LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license issued by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in a community or outpatient behavioral health setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Credible
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and evidence-based treatment modalities
- Ability to meet Oregon Medicaid documentation and billing requirements for behavioral health services
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in Oregon?
To work as a licensed behavioral health therapist in Oregon, you must earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy and then apply for licensure through the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists or, for social workers, the Oregon State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Each board requires supervised clinical hours, a board-approved exam such as the NCE or LCSW exam, and a completed application before you can practice independently.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in Oregon?
Employers hiring behavioral health therapists in Oregon right now include Aviva Health, PeaceHealth, and Legacy Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oregon's behavioral health workforce is especially shaped by integrated health systems and community mental health programs that receive state Medicaid funding, so these employer types tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
Which Oregon cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Roseburg, Portland, and Eugene have the most behavioral health therapist openings in Oregon. Portland drives the largest share because of its concentration of major hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit behavioral health agencies, while Eugene and Salem reflect steady demand tied to their respective regional health networks and Oregon Health Authority-funded community mental health programs.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in Oregon?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because licensed therapists can conduct individual and group sessions entirely via telehealth under Oregon's current regulations. About 14% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly telehealth became embedded in Oregon's mental health delivery system. Outpatient therapy, care management, and crisis counseling roles are the most likely to be offered remotely.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a Qualified Mental Health Associate or registered intern position while you accumulate supervised hours toward full licensure. Large Oregon employers such as Oregon Health and Science University and Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare regularly hire pre-licensed clinicians and provide supervision structures on the job. Moving laterally from case manager, peer support specialist, or crisis line roles at community mental health centers is another common way in, and holding an Oregon registered intern credential through your licensing board signals readiness to prospective employers.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the roles that match your license level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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