On-Call Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health TechNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$21-$23/hr

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Job Description

  • Hourly Pay: $21.00 – $23.00, DOE
  • Schedule: On-Call / As Needed (Flexible Hours)Location: 63140 Dickey Rd, Bend, OR 97701

Embark Behavioral Health in Bend, Oregon is hiring compassionate, purpose-driven Behavioral Health Technician's to join our 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 supervision and documentation
  • Maintain structure and boundaries to foster a supportive environment
  • Respond to crises using de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed care
  • Assist with academic tasks and daily routines
  • Participate in recreational and therapeutic activities (arts, crafts, sports, nature walks)
  • Support residential upkeep, animal care, and occasional meal service

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

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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Emotional SupportBoundary SettingYouth Engagement

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates On-Call Behavioral Health Technician at Embark Behavioral Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,312 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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 $44k 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

median 1.5this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,312 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • 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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)