Overnight Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23-$26/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 49m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

  • Hourly Pay: $23.00 – $26.00, DOELocation: 63140 Dickey Rd, Bend, OR 97701Full Time, Onsite position
  • Schedule: 9:30 PM - 8:00 AM (30 hours per week)

Embark Behavioral Health in Bend, Oregon is hiring compassionate, purpose-driven Behavioral Health Technician to join our overnight care team. In this essential role, you’ll support preteens ages 10–17 in a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment, helping them grow through experiential learning, animal-assisted activities, academic support, and emotional skill-building.

We encourage applicants with backgrounds in mental health, behavioral health, RBT, EMS, EMT, or crisis response to apply - your skills translate seamlessly into a nurturing, relationship‑based healing environment for pre‑teen and adolescent youth. If you’re looking to make a meaningful difference while using your clinical, crisis, or support experience in a more holistic residential setting, we invite you to join our team at our premier treatment center.

Whether you're experienced in mental health, residential care, youth services, or simply passionate about making a difference, we welcome your unique perspective and dedication.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure client safety and emotional well-being through active overnight supervision and timely documentation
  • Maintain a calm, supportive presence while monitoring overnight needs and routines
  • Guide adolescents through evening transitions and coping strategies
  • Respond empathetically to emotional or behavioral challenges using trauma-informed, de-escalation techniques
  • Support a clean, welcoming environment through nightly cleaning and facility upkeep
  • Communicate effectively with team members to ensure continuity of care
  • Assist with residential upkeep, animal care, and light administrative tasks

Qualifications

Age: 21+ years of age or older

Education: High school diploma or equivalent G. E. D required. Associates or bachelor's in human services, psychology, criminal justice or minimum of 2 years' experience working in Human Services, preferred.

  • Skills: Quick decision-making skills and a growth mindset with a focus on Embarks core values.
  • Experience: Min of 1 year of experience working with adolescent populations is preferred

Driver's License: Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License with a clean driving record and meet company insurability requirements.

Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification preferred, will provide training

Background Checks: Must pass pre-employment drug screen and federal and state background check in concordance with Oregon state laws.

Benefits

You’ll have access to an established Mastery Program that provides professional and financial growth opportunities, including structured salary increases throughout your first three years as you progress through the training program.

Full-time employees are eligible for

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.

Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.

Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.

  • 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
  • PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Trauma-Informed CareClient SupervisionEmotional SupportAdolescent CareCommunication

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% 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 ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Bend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$698k
Typical market rent
$2,288/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Bend, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Embark Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Chandler, Arizona
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Life & Disability Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
PTO & Holidays
Employee Assistance Program