Mental Health Therapy Technician - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

Eighteen months of customer service experience in crisis management, safety or mental health settings, assisting individuals in behavioral or mental health crises; OR

A two-year associate’s degree in a related field; OR

Any combination of education and experience that commensurate with the above requirements

Experience working in the mental health filed.

Must be able to work more than 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours in a week as required.

May require working on-call and/or rotating schedules.

Possess basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace.

Experience with adults/elderly patients in psychiatric setting preferred.

Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.

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This announcement is for permanent, full-time, Mental Health Therapy Technician positions located in Salem, Oregon (2600 Center St. NE) and may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill future vacancies as they occur. These positions are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The majority of MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY TECHNICIAN positions are Swing and Night shifts. The Oregon State Hospital is a 24/7 facility, that is open on holidays.

This position is 100% onsite. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.

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Excellent benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.

Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.

Possible eligibility for the .

Membership in the (PERS)/ (OPSRP).

that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services for more information.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the page for more details on the classification.

Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.