Mental Health Technician/ Skills Trainer

Join Trillium Family Services - Make a Difference in Young Lives and Families

This position starts at $21.18/hour, with additional pay differentials available based on assignment and schedule, including $1.50/hour (secure unit), $1.25/hour (swing shift), and $2.00/hour (awake overnight). View the full pay scale here:

Why Join Trillium?


We are committed to developing our staff and providing extensive education, training, and mentorship opportunities to help each reach their fullest potential. You'll take advantage of:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible
• Comprehensive employer-paid healthcare benefits for eligible employees. View benefits summary:
• Flexible positions with various shifts available from day to overnight
• 401k with 6% match
• Free meals
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Strong internal promotion paths, with many staff advancing to supervisory roles, transitioning to new positions, or pursuing advanced degrees.
• Opportunities to further education and gain certifications.
• And more!

Whether you're starting your journey in mental health or looking to elevate your career, Trillium Family Services is the place to grow!

Your Role:

Mental Health Technician/Skills Trainer - Residential

• Builds rapport with clients (children and adolescents), providing daily support, structure, activities, group, and safety.
• Provide skills training to clients to help them learn to manage their mental health symptoms.
• Models, coaches, and counsels' clients regarding appropriate hygiene, social, and interpersonal interactions.

The Priority Shifts/Schedules to fill:

• Wednesday-Saturday 1pm to 11pm (40 hours)
• Thursday-Saturday 1pm to 11pm (30 hours)
• Swing shifts high priority hiring

Always hiring on call/PRN people

About You:

You are passionate about positively impacting the world and enjoy connecting with others. You thrive in a collaborative environment and take pride in supporting those around you. You also possess natural teaching, coaching, and mentoring skills. You want to work with a mission-driven organization that allows you to learn and grow.


High school graduate or equivalent.Preference given to applicants with an associate or bachelor's degree, but experience maybe substituted. Experience working in a psychiatric/behavioral health treatment facility with children or adolescents is preferred.

To take a behind-the-scenes look at our programs, please visit our website at

Take the first step in launching your career in mental health today and create a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Your journey to making a difference starts now!

Trillium Family Services is proud of our dedicated team, and we're always looking for compassionate individuals eager to make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families. At Trillium, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our positive workplace culture. We aim to cultivate a sense of belonging and growth for everyone.


Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined by the Oregon Equal Pay Law, which will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

For physical demands of position , including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, contact the HR department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

Consideration of candidates is ongoing , and position may close after 3 business days of posted opportunity.


Please contact the Human Resources Department if you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process

Trillium Family Services is a drug-free workplace . All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.