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Behavioral Health Technician

The Recovery Village
Salem, OR Other
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026

 Seeking professional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Salem, OR!

 Starting Pay: Up to $22/hr. Depending On Experience | Shift Differential: $2 Nights

 

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company committed to transforming lives through comprehensive treatment. With our advanced approach to patient care, we are seeking exceptional patient care givers like you to join our team. We have facilities in various regions of the U.S., and since our inception, we have been unwavering in our mission to support individuals on their path to recovery. To learn more about our mission and commitment, visit our website at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com.

 

Recovery Village Salem (RVO). We are excited to announce our newest facility, The Recovery Village Salem, has officially opened! Discover more at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com/centers/the-recovery-village-salem/.

 

We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives.

When you join our team, you can expect:

  • Competitive Starting Pay: Up to $22/hr Depending on Experience
  • Night Shift Differential: $2/hr
  • Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
  • Retirement: 401K match
  • Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life
  • Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution, Access to telemedicine services via MDLIVE
  • Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
  • And much more!

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following core job duties:

 

  • Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
  • Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
  • Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
  • Adhere to time schedules
  • Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
  • Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
  • Keep clinical records secure at all times.

Schedule: 12-hour shifts. Accepting applications for all shifts/hours.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Coursework or degree in behavioral health or related field preferred.
  • 3 years of experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or a related field preferred. Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services in roles with emphasis involving direct customer or client service experience, strongly preferred.
  • CNA, MA, Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT), Mental Health Technician Certification (MHTC), trauma-informed care training/certification or in process of obtaining preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with adult patients (18 ) preferred.
  • Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards preferred.
  • CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO. Other Titles: Mental Health Technician, Recovery Support Specialist, Peer Recovery Specialist, etc.

 We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

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