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Community Bridges, INC·Portland, Oregon
Pool - Patient Care Tech (PRN / Pickup Position) · $21 - $25/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 347 posted nursing roles in Portland, Oregon rates. This role sits in the 12th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 59% below the Portland, Oregon median for nursing roles.
The Patient Care Technician provides direct care to behavioral health patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They are also responsible for maintaining unit safety and identifying environmental or patient-specific concerns.
Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona.
CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.
Pool - Patient Care Technician Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a full continuum of care, including variety of programs throughout Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Oregon and District of Columbia.
Founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization by members of the recovery community in Mesa, Arizona, Community Bridges Inc. has held as its principal mission “maintaining the dignity of human life” for more than 40 years.
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides direct care to behavioral health patients working under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
The primary focus is direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN and/or Program Manager.
The PCT is also responsible for the safety of the unit they are assigned to, including identifying environmental and patient specific safety concerns, and elevating those concerns to the RN, Program Manager, or designee as needed.
Skills/Requirements: Highschool diploma or GED required.
Associate degree or higher preferred.
Minimum of 6 months of health care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations required.
Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.
Valid identification required.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check required.
CBI is growing and expanding our services!
We are experiencing tremendous growth currently.
As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers.
For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley!
CBI Values your Career and has lots of growth opportunities!
Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support.
Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership.
The leadership at CBI is committed to ongoing professional development for their staff.
Come join our team of passionate individuals who are serious about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.
About our Culture, commitment to employees!
We are looking for driven and compassionate individuals that thrive in an upbeat and safe working environment.
We dedicate a lot of thought and effort into work life balance as well as our competitive composition structure.
We know life happens, that’s why we all start with a 5-week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits!
Our Facilities.
Our locations are all state-of-the-art facilities that provide top notch integrated care.
$20.50/HR - $24.60/HR CBI Offers an excellent benefits package! Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans - Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more! For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley. CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of healthcare experience involving behavioral or medical crisis situations. An associate degree or higher is preferred, along with the ability to pass a background check.
We are proud to adhere to a “no wrong door” treatment approach that allows our staff to dramatically improve the quality of life for the patients in their care.
Market context
In Oregon, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with acute-care experience and current licensure. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, BLS certification, and prior experience, with added value for those who can complete NIH Stroke Scale certification quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of recent patient-care experience before applying.