Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Team

Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Team

Salary

$46,463.04 - $64,868.10 Annually

Location

Corvallis, OR

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

26-00058

Department

Health Services

Division

AFSCME

Opening Date

05/08/2026

Closing Date

5/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME

Classification:

AS1

FLSA Exempt Status

Overtime Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Summary

Want to do meaningful work that will leave a lasting impact in our community while growing your career? The Benton County Health Services is in search for a Behavioral Health Technician to support our Behavioral Health Department.

Job Summary

Benton County Crisis Team is accepting applications for a full-time Behavioral Health Technician to be located at the Benton County Crisis Center (BCCC). This is a hybrid position that includes administrative responsibilities as well as direct client care to support day to day operations of the Benton County Crisis Center. Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to: filing, maintaining current and archived files, copying and preparing records for transfer, scheduling meeting/training rooms, database input, running database reports, coordinating vehicle schedules and maintenance, and ordering/obtaining office and meeting supplies.

Direct care work includes engaging in supportive conversations with clients and their family members both in person and over the phone, answering questions or taking information from community partners both in person and over the phone, assisting clients and staff in scheduling follow up appointments, reviewing electronic health records and insurance information to determine eligibility, obtaining snacks for clients; admitting, monitoring and discharging individuals in our stabilization unit and assisting with key operations tasks such as client laundry and sanitizing work spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greeting and welcoming clients who arrive at the BCCC and supporting them in accessing our services via administrative tasks.
• Contributing to a welcoming, compassionate, and calming environment for individuals accessing crisis services.
• Answering behavioral health phone lines and directing the call to the appropriate staff.
• Helping clients through admission to our stabilization unit.
• Maintaining and updating spreadsheets as well as carrying out an array of office management tasks.
• Working calmly and collaboratively on a dynamic and diverse team.

What You Will Bring:

Knowledge of or experience with:

• Standard office software including records management, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and electronic mail.
• Basic strategies of working with individuals experiencing a mental health crisis such as the ability to regulate your own emotions, experience implementing de-escalation strategies, utilizing empathic listening with clients, and asking open-ended questions.
• Understanding of the local behavioral health system and the role of Benton County Health Services in that system.

Skill in:

• Balancing a schedule which often requires working with several challenging situations at once.
• Tracking and executing various administrative tasks and projects in an organized and timely fashion.
• Assisting with emergency behavioral services and crisis interventions.

This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but rather constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function.

This is a full-time, week-day shift position that will be working Tuesday - Friday 8am-7pm.

Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

BENEFITS

• $4,000 Hiring Bonus

• One-time incentive for employees assigned to the Crisis Center to be paid after completion of probationary period

• Training and Licensure support!

• $1,000 annual Training Budget available

• Reimbursement for Licensure fees or MHACBO certification available

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!

• 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

• $0 Health Insurance Premium!

• Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.

• In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account!

• Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications

• You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year

• Dependents up to age 26 are covered

• Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!

• After 6 months of employment:

• The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS

• The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary. You can add more if you wish.

• A free and award-winning wellness program

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.

• Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.

• Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs.

• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates

• Annual salary range of:

• $46,463 - $64,868

• This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. Increases may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

• Have benefits questions?

• Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentocountyor.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• High school diploma or GED; AND
• 4 years of general office or administrative support.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.

Special Requirements:

• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
• Valid Oregon drivers license or ability to obtain upon hire. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law

Questions regarding this position can be directed to

Hailey Clark, Crisis & Forensics Program Manager

Benton County Health Services

Telephone: (541) 745-4751

hailey.clark@bentoncountyor.gov

Working & Living in Benton County

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county's 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all."

Working at Benton County

Living in Benton County

How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the "My Applications" section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

• This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
• This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. For further information, please see the following website:Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.

Helpful links and contact information

Learn more about Benton County

Understanding the County Application Process

Job Interest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov or by phone at 541-766-6081.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT BENTON COUNTY

Working for the County is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a local difference - in your own life and the lives of the people around you.

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, ninety miles south of Portland and forty miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural and major sporting events. Combined with unmatched outdoor recreation, County residents like to say they "have it all". With the Cascade Range, eighty miles to the East, and the Pacific Ocean fifty miles to the West - going out for a day at the beach, fishing, hunting, cycling or hiking is all within reach - Benton County truly offers something for everyone.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program is a top priority for the County.

Benefits Package Details

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!

• 11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours (for Exempt Employees) + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

• $0 Health Insurance Premium!

• Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.

• In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!

• Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.

• You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.

• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

• Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!

• After 6 months of employment:

• The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!

• The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

• A free and award-winning wellness program

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.

• Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.

• Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!

• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.

• Have benefits questions?

• Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov

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Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

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What role do you think a BHT plays in a multidisciplinary team that includes clinicians, peers, and other professional staff?

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Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as listed above.

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Experience working with SPMI (Severe and Persistent Mental Illness) populations is preferred for this position. Do you possess this experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Benton County (OR)

Address 4500 SW Research Way

Kalapuya Building

Corvallis, Oregon, 97333

Phone 541-766-6081

Website https://www.bentoncountyor.gov/