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Shangri La
Albany, Oregon

Behavioral Health Support Specialists - Albany

Behavioral HealthIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20.14-$24.4/hr

The week · per this posting · Thursday – Saturday

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Position Info

The Behavioral Health Support Specialists is responsible for delivery of services to individuals residing in a Residential Treatment Home following a personalized service plan. It is the responsibility of the BHSS to provide direct supportive services to residents of the home, who experience severe and persistent mental illness.

*Experience in this position qualifies as experience for QMHA R*

  • Status: Full Time and On Call relief available.
  • Location: Albany
  • Shift: Thursday - Saturday NOC 8:15 PM to 6:15 AM
  • Starting wage: $20.14 an hour (Night shifts additional $.75 an hour)
  • Wage Scale: $20.14 to 24.40
  • Reports to: Housing Manager

Requirements

' High school graduate or equivalent.

' Current Oregon Driver's License and acceptable driving record

' Ability to pass background check screening

' Minimum of one (1) year education and/or experience in mental illness, emotional/behavioral difficulties or other related conditions.

Benefits (For Full Time Positions)

Paid Training Provided, including Oregon Intervention System (OIS), CPR and First Aid, Medication Administration, and more! 91% Employer Paid Medical Insurance (EE ONLY)

  • Get paid early with Dayforce Wallet $10K Life Insurance Plan
  • 8 Paid Holidays - holidays worked paid at premium
  • Paid Sick and Personal Time Off

Gym or Other Wellness Reimbursement

Employee referral reward program Employee paid flex spending and supplemental insurance offerings 401K after eligibility requirements are met

Overtime Usually Available

Shangri-La is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Shangri-La will ensure that individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against and are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Michael Meduri, Talent Engagement Coordinator, at 503-581-1732, x316 or michael.meduri@shangrila-or.org.

As part of this commitment, Shangri-La does not tolerate racism, homophobia, sexism, or transphobia. Shangri-La does not discriminate based on someone's identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class.

All Orientations. All Abilities. All Cultures. All Sexes.

All People of All Color. All Religions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct supportive services to residents with severe and persistent mental illness in a Residential Treatment Home. Deliver services based on personalized service plans to support resident well-being.

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionMental Health CarePatient SupportDirect Care

Behavioral Health Career Context

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$46k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$423k
Typical market rent
$1,738/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Shangri La

Hospitality
Cairns City, Queensland
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

91% Employer Paid Medical Insurance
Paid Training
8 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick and Personal Time Off
Gym or Wellness Reimbursement
401K
Overtime Available