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Shangri La
Salem, OR, US

Behavioral Health - Regional Support Specialist

Behavioral HealthFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24.96 an hour

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Job Description

Position Info

The Regional Support Specialist is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of individuals with SPMI who reside in residential programs. This includes direct care of individuals at multiple different programs and implementation of individual support plans and behavior support plans.

Regional Support Specialist required to perform all duties in accordance with State of Oregon Administrative Rules, related to the specific program they are working with. Regional Support Specialist will be expected to interface professionally with a variety of teams and people within the agency.

  • Status: Full Time
  • Location: Salem
  • Shift: Day, Swing, and Nights (This is a regular full-time position that will cover up to 3 homes and will know the schedule at least one week in advance.)
  • Starting wage: $24.96 an hour
  • Reports to: Residential Treatment Home Manager

Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Current Oregon Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
  • Ability to pass background check screening

Benefits

  • Paid Training Provided, including 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

Full Position Description Given Upon Interview

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

The Regional Support Specialist provides direct care to individuals with SPMI residing in residential programs. They are responsible for implementing individual support and behavior support plans while maintaining compliance with state administrative rules.

Key Skills

Behavioral healthSupport plan implementationResidential careSPMI supportProfessional communicationDocumentation

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $50k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$52kBehavioral Health median $95k (middle half $86k–$117k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$50k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Oregon22 active772 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings861 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend+6.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
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About Shangri La

Hospitality
Cairns City, Queensland
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

91% employer-paid medical insurance (employee only)
$10K life insurance
8 paid holidays
Paid sick and personal time off
Gym/wellness reimbursement
401K
Paid training (CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration)
Employee referral program

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$1,611/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.6
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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