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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 Registered Behavior Technician
Verify your RBT credential supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires H-1B roles to meet the specialty occupation standard. Pull the O*NET profile for RBTs and gather documentation showing your employer requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field, not just the RBT credential alone.
Target ABA employers enrolled in E-Verify
Employers who sponsor H-1B workers must participate in E-Verify. Filter your search to ABA clinics, autism service providers, and school-based therapy contractors with active E-Verify enrollment, as they've already cleared a key administrative hurdle for hiring nonimmigrant workers.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter RBT and behavior technician roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces providers who have sponsored the role before, not just companies that are theoretically open to it.
Request the LCA wage level before negotiating
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application certifying a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage. Ask which wage level they intend to certify before you accept an offer. Level I covers entry roles; Level II or III better reflects supervised clinical experience.
Prepare supervised hours records early
When USCIS reviews an RBT H-1B petition, they may issue a Request for Evidence questioning specialty occupation. Collect signed supervision logs, BCBA oversight records, and your RBT Task List assessments now so your employer's attorney has them ready at filing.
Confirm cap timing with your employer's timeline
H-1B cap-subject petitions open in April for an October 1 start date. If you're finishing OPT or a grace period mid-year, confirm your prospective employer can submit by the April registration window or explore cap-exempt settings like university-affiliated research clinics.
H-1B Visa Registered Behavior Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an RBT role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. An RBT credential alone doesn't establish this. Employers need to document that they require a degree in psychology, applied behavior analysis, or a related field and that the duties reflect that requirement throughout the job description.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for RBT roles?
ABA therapy clinics, school districts, autism service organizations, and hospital-based behavioral health programs are the most common sponsors. University-affiliated programs are especially valuable because they're often cap-exempt, meaning they can file outside the April lottery window. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically for behavior technician roles.
Can I start an RBT job on OPT while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes. If you're on post-completion OPT and your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year if you're selected. Your RBT credential and any active supervision logs should remain current throughout this period to avoid any gap in practice eligibility.
What does the DOL prevailing wage mean for RBT H-1B petitions?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify with DOL that they'll pay you at or above the prevailing wage for RBT roles in your area. You can check what that wage is for your specific location using the OFLC Wage Search tool. The certified wage becomes a floor, not a ceiling, and is locked in on the Labor Condition Application your employer submits.
Does my BCBA supervisor need to be involved in the H-1B petition?
Not directly, but their documentation is important. If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence questioning specialty occupation, supervision records signed by your BCBA, treatment planning responsibilities you hold, and evidence of degree-level skill requirements can all strengthen the response. Your employer's immigration attorney will typically ask for these materials during petition preparation.