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Dual Behavior Health Clinician | ACT Team | Central City Concern
Step into work that meets people where they are
Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team delivering high-impact, community-based care to individuals living with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use challenges. This is hands-on, relationship-driven work that changes lives… every single day.
Why this role stands out
- Community-based care, meet clients in homes, shelters, and on the street
- Team-driven model… collaborate daily with prescribers, case managers, and peers
- High-impact work; reduce crisis, support housing stability, and drive recovery
What you’ll do
- Conduct mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning
- Provide integrated dual diagnosis care and therapeutic interventions
- Engage clients through outreach and build trust over time
- Support crisis intervention, care coordination, and access to housing and benefits
If you are community driven, like small caseloads with a team-based model, helping reduce barriers for clients, and providing wraparound care to individuals with SPMI…now is the time for you to join the Mission and ACT Team with Central City Concern.
This team works to address all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance abuse treatment, medication management, physical health treatment, mental health treatment, accessing benefits and entitlements, accessing appropriate and affordable housing, providing counseling, case management, and dual diagnosis treatment.
The Dual Behavior Health Clinician works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing intensive case management and integrated dual diagnosis treatment. The team works to address all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance abuse treatment, medication management, physical health treatment, mental health treatment, accessing benefits and entitlements, accessing appropriate and affordable housing. This position has access to mental health billing and service records.
Location: Old Town Recovery Center (33 NW Broadway Portland, OR 97209)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Saturday/Sunday off)
Salary Ranges from: $69,000 - $124,000 This range is influenced by professional experience, licensure, certifications, and internal equity in Represented Step system.
Seniority Bid Open: 9/9/26 Closed: 9/17/26
This position is a union represented position through American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and could be subject to Recall Rights: This applies to employees who were previously laid off from a CCC union-represented position. The previous employee may have recall rights to be considered for rehire before internal or external candidates are considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must meet qualifications for:
- QMHP
- LMFT
- LPC
- LCSW
- CADC-R or higher preferred.
- Experience with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) preferred.
- Relevant Master's degree required.
- Has the competencies necessary to:
- Identify precipitating events
- Gather histories of mental, emotional and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts
- Assess family, social and work relationships
- Conduct a mental status assessment
- Document a multiaxial DSM diagnosis
- Write and implement or supervise implementation of a treatment plan
- Conduct and document a mental health assessment
- Provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within ones scope of practice
- Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
- Must have current CPR certification prior to start.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
- Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. Cell phone will be provided by Central City Concern.
- Must possess a current driver’s license, access to a vehicle, qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety policy. Must pass an initial drivers training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability coverage.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB Test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
- Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects.
- Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.
- Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
- Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations, and treat individuals with respect and dignity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collect information regarding clients’ history through a combination of interviewing, records review, and consultation, after obtaining written consent.
- Conduct and document Mental Health Assessments, including mental status exam, DSM diagnosis, and clinical formulation.
- Develop treatment plan with client.
- Participate in outreach activities necessary to offer services and engage participation in a non-coercive manner. Escort clients to meetings and appointments as necessary.
- Participate in evaluating clients for risk of harm.
- Participate in clinical staff meetings and case conferences with team members in order to utilize interdisciplinary expertise and facilitate individual treatment plans for clients;
- Collaborate with Residential facilities, Adult Foster homes or other housing providers to provide necessary treatment services and coordinate residential and non-residential treatment and service planning.
- Participate in admission and discharge planning for any client needing hospitalization or subacute level of care. Client contact must be made within one working day of admission.
- Monitor and assure that the health and safety needs of clients are met.
- Maintain client records using an electronic medical record. Must be documented as required by program standards and funding requirements including documentation of clinical interactions, behavioral health assessments & individual service plans.
- Participate in the rotation of carrying after-hours pager and providing holiday coverage with other members of team/program.
- Participate in regular supervision from the Clinical Supervisor, seeking additional supervision whenever necessary. Minimum requirement two hours of documented supervision per month.
- Conduct educational and therapeutic groups for clients, using approved curriculum.
- Coordinate services with all members of client’s support network.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.
- Assist with the development of an integrated treatment program.
- Initiate Directors Custody transport holds when appropriate. This requires certified Director’s Custody designation in Multnomah County.
- Attend required meetings and trainings.
- Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners’ and outside providers’ patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
- Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Advanced knowledge and skills in counseling and assessment techniques with individuals and groups including assessing for risk of danger to self & others.
- Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups.
- Ability to work as a team member, remain flexible and establish priorities.
- Ability to apply principles learned to new situations.
- Ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize the workload, problem-solve, and complete tasks in a timely manner. Ability to learn new skills.
- Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.
- Knowledge of community and social service agencies.
- Knowledge and skills in mental health treatment methods and crisis intervention.
- Knowledge and skills in chemical dependency treatment methods and crisis intervention.
- Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work in an environment where people may be hostile or abusive.
- Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
- Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
- Ability to provide leadership.
AFSCME Union:
This role is a Union Represented position through: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here www.afscme.org
Benefits at Central City Concern
We offer incredible benefits to our employees, including an extensive total rewards package, competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, Student loan repayment options, and retirement savings matching plans!
- Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year! Accrual amount/rate increases with longevity.
- Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays (dependent on work shift schedule)
- Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
- Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
- Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance!
- Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.
This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position.
As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, and pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.
Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Behavior Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
H-1B requires the role to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. For Behavior Technician positions, a degree in psychology, special education, or applied behavior analysis satisfies this. A general studies degree typically won't hold up under USCIS scrutiny.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Behavior Technician postings by employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications. Past LCA activity signals an employer understands H-1B obligations and won't back out when paperwork begins.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the minimum threshold and can flag an offer that falls short before it reaches the LCA stage.
Prioritize employers registered with E-Verify
ABA clinics and school districts that are E-Verify participants have already cleared a federal compliance baseline. This matters for Behavior Technician roles because many are subcontracted through staffing agencies, and E-Verify enrollment helps confirm which entity is your actual H-1B petitioner.
Time your cap-gap window carefully when transitioning
If you're moving from F-1 OPT to H-1B as a Behavior Technician, your cap-gap protection only covers you while the I-129 petition is pending. Avoid accepting a new position with a different employer during this window without confirming your authorization remains valid through USCIS.
Clarify who files if hired through an agency
Many Behavior Technician placements run through ABA staffing agencies rather than direct employers. Before signing an offer, confirm in writing whether the agency or the end client is the H-1B petitioner. Only one entity can be the sponsor, and the filing timeline depends on which one takes responsibility.
H-1B Visa Behavior Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Behavior Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, applied behavior analysis, or a related field as a minimum entry requirement, it can qualify. Roles where any degree is acceptable or where a high school diploma suffices typically fail the specialty occupation test. Review the O*NET profile for this occupation to understand the standard educational requirements used in USCIS evaluations.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Behavior Technicians?
ABA therapy clinics, school districts, children's hospitals, and developmental disability service organizations are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Larger ABA networks with in-house HR teams are generally better positioned to manage LCA filings and petition timelines than small private practices. You can browse employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for Behavior Technician positions on Migrate Mate.
Can a Behavior Technician employer file H-1B on behalf of a part-time employee?
Yes, H-1B petitions can cover part-time positions, but the employer must still meet the prevailing wage requirement for the number of hours worked. The DOL prevailing wage is prorated based on hours, so a part-time Behavior Technician offer is valid as long as the hourly rate meets or exceeds the OFLC wage level for that location and job title.
What happens to my H-1B status if my ABA employer loses a school district contract?
If your employer's contract ends and they can no longer provide you with work, your H-1B status is at risk. H-1B workers are protected during a bona fide non-productive period, but a contract loss that results in no work and no pay does not qualify. You have a 60-day grace period after employment ends to find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S.
Does BCBA supervision count toward specialty occupation for a Behavior Technician H-1B?
Supervision by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst doesn't itself establish specialty occupation, but it can support the argument that the role requires specialized knowledge. The stronger basis is the employer's written job description requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field. USCIS focuses on the degree requirement for the position, not the supervisory structure above it.