Mental Health Therapy Technician - Oregon State Hospital Junction Campus

Position Title

Mental Health Therapy Technician - Oregon State Hospital Junction City Campus

Initial Posting Date: 02/13/2026

Final date to receive applications: 02/28/2026

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: 4,113 - 5,183

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Mental Health Therapy Technician - Oregon State Hospital Junction City Campus

Under the supervision of professional staff, you will provide physical care, behavioral management, infection control and security activities. In addition, you will participate in the basic care and treatment of and provide escort service for patients and contribute to the general therapeutic atmosphere of the work unit.

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• Eighteen months of customer service experience in crisis management, safety or mental health settings, assisting individuals in behavioral or mental health crises; OR
• A two-year associate’s degree in a related field; OR
• Any combination of education and experience that commensurate with the above requirements

Note: A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate may take the place of six months of experience

• Experience working in the mental health field.
• Must be able to work more than 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours in a week as required.
• May require working on-call and/or rotating schedules.
• Possess basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace.
• Experience with adults/elderly patients in psychiatric setting preferred.
• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre‑employment drug test.

• At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and/or attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.
• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

• External Candidates:
  Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates:
  Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

• Complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the Final date to receive applications.
• Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation.
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