Mental Health Technician Jobs in Portland, OR
Mental Health Technician jobs in Portland are in strong demand, concentrated in the Lloyd District, Old Town/Chinatown, and the Central Eastside across inpatient psychiatric units, community mental health centers, and residential treatment facilities. Employers hiring right now include Cascadia Health, Central City Concern, and Ascend Telemedicine. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Trillium Family Services is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric assessment, treatment, and clinical leadership for youth in our care. This role works collaboratively with multidisciplinary treatment teams to support children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges.
Position Details
- Full Time - 40 hours/week
- Combination of day treatment and outpatient clients in Portland Metro area
- In-person office hours required with some telehealth opportunities
- Flexible schedule, Monday–Friday
- Compensation: $135,000 - $156,000/year
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and establish DSM-5 diagnoses for youth entering assigned programs
- Collaborate with the Access Department to determine appropriateness of referrals
- Participate in treatment planning and provide clinical leadership for assigned cases
- Review, update, and approve Master Treatment Plans and discharge recommendations
- Provide timely and accurate documentation for all psychiatric appointments
- Monitor overall client care and participate in Clinical Review Board discussions
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications as clinically indicated
- Ensure clinical documentation meets agency, regulatory, and accreditation standards
- Coordinate consultation with medical specialists and allied health professionals as needed
Qualifications
- Completion of a PMHNP training program
- Licensed by the Oregon Board
- DEA certification to prescribe Schedule II medications, including stimulants and benzodiazepines
- Significant experience working with child and adolescent psychiatric patients
- Strong knowledge of child psychiatric assessment and treatment practices
- Familiarity with ethical and professional standards, governmental guidelines, and community standards of psychiatric care
- Basic computer and typing skills, including electronic medical record documentation
Why Join Trillium? We are committed to developing our staff and providing extensive education, training, and mentorship opportunities to help each reach their fullest potential. You’ll take advantage of:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible
- Comprehensive employer-paid healthcare benefits for eligible employees
- 401k with 6% match
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- And more!
Learn more about our programs and mission at Trillium Family Services
For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, please contact the HR department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.
Consideration of candidates will be on-going, and position may close after three days of original postings.
If you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
Trillium Family Services is a drug-free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Trillium Family Services is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric assessment, treatment, and clinical leadership for youth in our care. This role works collaboratively with multidisciplinary treatment teams to support children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges.
Position Details
- Full Time - 40 hours/week
- Combination of day treatment and outpatient clients in Portland Metro area
- In-person office hours required with some telehealth opportunities
- Flexible schedule, Monday–Friday
- Compensation: $135,000 - $156,000/year
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and establish DSM-5 diagnoses for youth entering assigned programs
- Collaborate with the Access Department to determine appropriateness of referrals
- Participate in treatment planning and provide clinical leadership for assigned cases
- Review, update, and approve Master Treatment Plans and discharge recommendations
- Provide timely and accurate documentation for all psychiatric appointments
- Monitor overall client care and participate in Clinical Review Board discussions
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications as clinically indicated
- Ensure clinical documentation meets agency, regulatory, and accreditation standards
- Coordinate consultation with medical specialists and allied health professionals as needed
Qualifications
- Completion of a PMHNP training program
- Licensed by the Oregon Board
- DEA certification to prescribe Schedule II medications, including stimulants and benzodiazepines
- Significant experience working with child and adolescent psychiatric patients
- Strong knowledge of child psychiatric assessment and treatment practices
- Familiarity with ethical and professional standards, governmental guidelines, and community standards of psychiatric care
- Basic computer and typing skills, including electronic medical record documentation
Why Join Trillium? We are committed to developing our staff and providing extensive education, training, and mentorship opportunities to help each reach their fullest potential. You’ll take advantage of:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible
- Comprehensive employer-paid healthcare benefits for eligible employees
- 401k with 6% match
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- And more!
Learn more about our programs and mission at Trillium Family Services
For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, please contact the HR department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.
Consideration of candidates will be on-going, and position may close after three days of original postings.
If you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
Trillium Family Services is a drug-free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.
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Who's Hiring
- Cascadia Health17
- Central City Concern8
- Ascend Telemedicine6
- Telecare Corporation6
- MAGET3M
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Mental Health Technician Jobs in Portland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mental health technician job in Portland?
Portland's strongest hiring comes from inpatient psychiatric units at the city's major hospital systems, community behavioral health clinics concentrated in the Central Eastside and Northeast Portland, and residential treatment programs serving adults and adolescents. Candidates with CPI or de-escalation training and experience working with co-occurring disorders stand out in this market. Applying directly to county-funded programs through Multnomah County and community nonprofits also opens doors that general job searches miss.
Which companies hire mental health technicians in Portland?
Portland mental health technician roles are posted by Cascadia Health, Central City Concern, and Ascend Telemedicine and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Portland's hiring mix skews toward large integrated health systems, county-contracted nonprofits, and specialized residential facilities serving the region's urban and transitional populations.
Are there remote mental health technician jobs in Portland?
Yes, though remote work is limited by nature since most mental health technician roles involve direct patient observation, de-escalation, and hands-on care that requires physical presence. About 50% of mental health technician openings tied to Portland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the remote share concentrated in care coordination, crisis line support, and telehealth monitoring roles.
How can I get a mental health technician job in Portland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Portland is through residential treatment facilities and transitional housing programs, which regularly hire with minimal clinical background and provide on-the-job training. Multnomah County Health Department and local nonprofits like Central City Concern and Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare often post entry-level support roles. Completing a first aid or crisis intervention certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge over other entry-level applicants in Portland's competitive community mental health sector.
Which industries hire the most mental health technicians in Portland?
Portland mental health technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Portland's significant population experiencing housing instability and co-occurring disorders has driven sustained investment in community behavioral health infrastructure, keeping demand across these sectors consistently above the national baseline.
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