Behavioral Health Aide (On call) - Temporary - Health and Human Services
Salary
$23.50 - $31.48 Hourly
Location
Salem, OR
Job Type
Part-time Temporary
Job Number
T531-2026-2
Department
Health and Human Services
Division
HHS - HS - Residential and Support Svcs
Opening Date
07/27/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
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Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.
This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #T531-2026-2, you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.
Marion County Health and Human Services is seeking a compassionate, energetic and flexible individual to work in its Horizon House Residential Treatment Facility. This individual will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide Person-Centered mental health treatment services in a 24-hour residential clinical setting, serving adults with serious mental illness often complicated by substance dependence and/or acute medical needs.
The ideal candidate will have direct or related experience in working in a therapeutic milieu environment, facilitating therapeutic groups, conducting individual skills training, administering medications, maintaining clinical documentation, and transporting clients as needed - Oregon Drivers License is required. All shifts available, most emergent need is graveyard coverage.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Behavioral Health Aides assess the health and social service needs of individuals through home and agency visits; refer clients to appropriate services; advocate for access to care; and deliver health-related information and education.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general direction of a supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Positions in this classification are not responsible for supervision or lead work. If a supervisor assigns an employee to perform the full spectrum of lead worker duties, the county shall compensate the employee in accordance with the Marion County Personnel Rules. However, positions in all classifications can be assigned to train others-such as new employees, volunteers, or individuals involved in cross-training and special projects-for limited periods.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following
Provide oversight and Mental Health services in a residential setting serving adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
Help to create and maintain a caring and supportive setting.
Monitor for emotional and behavioral changes and implement de-escalation strategies as needed.
Monitors for compliance with conditional release plan from the PSRB.
Reinforces culture of abstinence and recovery.
Manage milieu environment by modeling pro-social behaviors, assisting clients by guiding them through coping strategies by using grounding techniques and Person-Centered interventions.
Assist with house management (e.g. inventory, meal preparation, house sanitation).
Provide individual and group skills training to assist in promoting community tenure (e.g. mindfulness skills training, coping strategies, independent living skills).
Coordinate and facilitate resident activities and community outings.
Transport residents to medical appointments, shopping etc. when needed.
Monitor medications and assist with medication administration.
Assists with drug/alcohol screen UA's as needed.
Work effectively with case managers, crisis workers, families of residents, and others involved to provide well-coordinated treatment.
Assist residents with daily living activities such as shopping, cleaning, laundry and other housekeeping duties as needed.
Other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.
Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING (Individual recruitment will specify additional details)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and understanding of general mental health issues of individuals served, training or education in health, social sciences, psychology, or substance abuse fields, childcare.
Skill and ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions; maintain confidentiality; interest and skill in providing services to people; to read and write English; must be willing to work hours conducive to individuals served; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, coworkers, and other agencies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sits; stands; moves about the work area; climbs stairs; lifts up to 10-20 lbs.; pushes and pulls up to 10-20 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 10 lbs.; carries items weighing up to 20 lbs. for up to 50 yards; keyboard operation; rapid-mental/hand/eye coordination; speaks in clear and audible voice; reads at 12 point font; depth perception; ability to hear at a whispered level; exposed to Heat/Cold/Humidity- climate/weather determined outside availability is a must, but the house is a temperature controlled environment; Dust- frequently due to housekeeping expectations; Smoke-rarely, but the residents do smoke cigarettes outside of the home and often the smell lingers in their clothing; Wet area - occasionally due to housekeeping expectations; Common household cleaners - frequently due to housekeeping expectations. Use of household cleaning chemicals (e.g. bleach, cleansers, etc.). Exposure to secondhand smoke
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
One of the following:
MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.
Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.
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To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?
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Indicate how many years of work experience you have working with adults with serious mental illness (i.e., Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, etc.). (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.)
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Please specify the place(s) of employment where you gained the work experience listed in the previous question. Write NA in the box if this question does not apply to you. Experience listed in this answer must be supported by the work experience section of your application.
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Indicate how many years of full-time work experience you have providing skills training focused on instrumental activities of daily living (iADLs) to adults who are diagnosed with a mental illness. (One year of work experience is equal to 2080 hours.)
Required Question
Employer Marion County
Address PO BOX 14500
Salem, Oregon, 97309
Phone (503) 566-3949
| Location | Salem, OR |
| Salary | $23.50–$31.48 Per Hour |