Mental Health Therapy Technician (Job Share)- Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

Initial Posting Date:

12/12/2025

Application Deadline:

12/19/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

4,013 - 5,057

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Mental Health Therapy Technician (Job Share)- Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!  - Mental Health Therapy Technician (Job Share)

The Oregon State Hospital, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, has a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Therapy Technician to join an excellent team working to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community. 

What you will do!
Under the supervision of professional staff, you will provide physical care, behavioral management, infection control and security activities. In addition, you will participate in the basic care and treatment of and provide escort service for patients and contribute to the general therapeutic atmosphere of the work unit.

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This is a job share on Leaf 3, working a two-week cycle at .50 FTE

Week 1: Saturday 7:15am-9:05pm

Week 2: Friday and Saturday 7:15am-9:05pm

• This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

• Employees sharing the 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) split the benefits, with contributions that are equal.

• If one Job Share partner is removed, resigns or is otherwise separated from state service, pending this action, the Appointing Authority has the right to determine if job sharing is still appropriate for the position.

• If the chosen employee is coming from a limited duration position, they would return to a limited duration position in the event the job share ends.

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Note: A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate may take the place of six months of experience

​Desired Attributes:

• Experience working in the mental health field.

• 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 diversi