Behavioral Health Associate Jobs in Portland, OR

Patients, employees, and visitors at Legacy Health rely on a safe and secure environment to support the delivery of exceptional care - and you play a critical role in making that possible. As a Safety Security Behavioral Health Officer, you represent Legacy's commitment to safety by protecting our facilities, equipment, and assets. Customers will look to you as a knowledgeable and approachable resource, and you'll have the opportunity to build trust and meaningful relationships throughout the Legacy Health community.

If you're committed to maintaining a secure environment and supporting the well-being of others, we invite you to apply for this important role.

Are you looking for a Safety/Security opportunity with a different schedule or at another Legacy Health location?  Please click here to see a list of other openings.

• Ensures the safety and security of patients, employees, visitors, and physicians within Unity Center for Behavioral Health (UCBH) property.

• Assists staff during behavioral de-escalation events, maintaining a calm and supportive presence.

• Serves as an informational resource to patients, visitors, and staff.

• Protects all property located on UCBH grounds, including buildings, equipment, and other assets.

• Specializes in working with individuals impacted by serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and/or substance use disorders (SUD).

• Frequently interacts with individuals experiencing mental health crises and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Receives specialized training due to Unity's unique role as a crisis intervention facility serving the community.

• Demonstrates strong verbal de-escalation skills and the ability to manage physically escalating behavior in both adult and adolescent (ages 11-17) patient populations.

• Prioritizes non-physical, least-restrictive interventions whenever possible to ensure patient dignity and safety.

• Maintains emotional regulation and composure in high-stress situations.

• Collaborates effectively within a multidisciplinary care team to support patient-centered crisis intervention.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. 
• Associate degree in criminal justice, behavioral health, social work or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum two years prior Corrections, Military, First Responder, Direct Mental Health Care, or related Security experience.
• Experience in assessing or identifying addiction and behavioral health situations required.
• Minimum two years' experience with heavy public contact and an emphasis on customer service and de-escalation training.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record. 
• Ability to use computer programs and write legible and grammatically correct reports.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and remain aware of current surroundings.
• Ability to physically manage escalated situation and aggressive individuals.
• Ability to demonstrate and execute the trained skills required for job function.
• Ability to follow directions and commands.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

• Current valid applicable state driver's license and a driving record that meets insurance carrier requirements.
• Healthcare Provider BLS or AHA Heartsaver CPR including Adult, Child, and Infant with AED certification required within 14 days of placement.
• Successful completion of both classroom and hands-on verbal de-escalation training certification within 120 days of the first day of placement within the department and then recertification every two years thereafter.
• Successful completion of Legacy Health's Safety and Security's physical control program.
• DPSST (Department of Public Safety Standards and Training) unarmed professional temporary certification (PS 20) or current DPSST unarmed professional certification required upon placement.
• Successful completion of Verbal Judo within 120 days of placement.
• Successful completion of Unity Code Gray within 120 days of placement.
• Successful completion of Unity Suicide Prevention training within 120 days of placement.
• Successful completion of Unity Managing Health Emergencies 120 days of placement.
• Successful completion of Unity Patient Rights and Responsibilities Advanced Directives within 120 days of placement.
• Successful completion of Unity Elopement Prevention and Response within 120 days of placement.
• Successful completion of Unity Restraint and Seclusion for Patient Safety within 120 days of placement.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply-even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you