Deschutes County

  • Bend, Oregon
Deschutes County

Employer Description

Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. The County has 1,200 employees and a $587 million annual budget. The County assesses property, records public documents, conducts elections, collects taxes, and provides a variety of key community services, including public safety, public and behavioral health, building inspection, planning and zoning, road maintenance and construction, solid waste and the operation of a large Fair & Expo Center. Indirect services that support county operations include finance, human resources, property and facilities management, internal auditing, information technology, legal counsel, and public information.

For the past decade, Central Oregon has been recognized as one of the best places to live. Deschutes County is conveniently located within a three-hour drive to Portland, Oregon, and within one hour of the Cascade Mountain Range. With an average elevation of 3,600 feet, the area enjoys a dry, high desert climate with cool nights and sunny days. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches.

The countywide population is over 200,000, spread over 3,054 square miles. Deschutes County is the fastest growing county on the West Coast and one of the most diverse economies in Oregon. Tourism brings to Central Oregon over four million overnight visitors annually. The Mount Bachelor ski resort attracts tourists from across the nation. The nearby Cascade Lakes are also a large draw for tourists.

Other local features include a vibrant visual and performing arts community, an outstanding restaurant scene, an extensive and respected health care network, and a high quality educational system.

The cities of Bend, (the county seat), Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters are the four municipalities in Deschutes County. Roberts Field Redmond Municipal Airport connects Deschutes County to other major western U.S. cities. In addition to excellent public and private K-12 schools, Bend is home to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Oregon State University’s Cascade Campus.

To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE. 

Make the work you do matter.  We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

23 JOB(S) AT Deschutes County

  • Administrative Support Technician On-Call, Health Services (Work/Life Balance!)

    • Various Deschutes County Locations, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Apr 22, 2025
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Public Health
  • Health Services Director

    • Health Services Campus and Local Clinics, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Apr 19, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Public Health
  • Manager, Sheriff's Office Emergency Services

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Apr 17, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Emergency Management
    • Public Safety
  • Engineering Associate

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Apr 16, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Engineering
  • Corrections Technician, Sheriff's Office

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Apr 16, 2025
    • Full Time
    • CORRECTIONS
    • Public Safety
  • Administrative Support Specialist

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Apr 15, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Behavioral Health Specialist II, Intensive Forensic Services

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Apr 10, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Criminology and Forensics
    • Public Health
  • Human Resources Business Partner

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Apr 09, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Human Resources and Personnel
  • Behavioral Health Specialist II, Crisis Team (Part-time, Night shift)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Apr 08, 2025
    • Part Time
    • Public Health
  • 9-1-1 Call Taker

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Apr 08, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Customer Service
    • Emergency Management
  • Behavioral Health Specialist II (On Call)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Apr 08, 2025
    • Public Health
  • Seasonal Flagger, Road Department

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Apr 03, 2025
    • Contractor
    • Other
  • Psychiatrist

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Apr 01, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Health
  • Building Safety Inspector II or III, A-level Plumbing Inspector

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Mar 19, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Building Maintenance
    • Building and Safety
    • Code Enforcement and Inspections
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Public Safety
  • Behavioral Health Specialist II, Homeless Outreach Services Team (Limited Duration)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Mar 04, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
    • Public Health
  • Lateral Deputy Sheriff, Corrections

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Feb 11, 2025
    • Full Time
    • CORRECTIONS
    • Public Safety
  • Lateral Deputy Sheriff, Patrol

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Feb 11, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Public Health Nurse II, On Call

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Feb 05, 2025
    • Public Health
  • Behavioral Health Specialist II, Crisis Team (Swing Shift)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Feb 04, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Health
  • Behavioral Health Specialist II, Access Team, Redmond

    • Redmond, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Jan 30, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Health

Deschutes County

Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. The County has 1,200 employees and a $587 million annual budget. The County assesses property, records public documents, conducts elections, collects taxes, and provides a variety of key community services, including public safety, public and behavioral health, building inspection, planning and zoning, road maintenance and construction, solid waste and the operation of a large Fair & Expo Center. Indirect services that support county operations include finance, human resources, property and facilities management, internal auditing, information technology, legal counsel, and public information.

For the past decade, Central Oregon has been recognized as one of the best places to live. Deschutes County is conveniently located within a three-hour drive to Portland, Oregon, and within one hour of the Cascade Mountain Range. With an average elevation of 3,600 feet, the area enjoys a dry, high desert climate with cool nights and sunny days. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches.

The countywide population is over 200,000, spread over 3,054 square miles. Deschutes County is the fastest growing county on the West Coast and one of the most diverse economies in Oregon. Tourism brings to Central Oregon over four million overnight visitors annually. The Mount Bachelor ski resort attracts tourists from across the nation. The nearby Cascade Lakes are also a large draw for tourists.

Other local features include a vibrant visual and performing arts community, an outstanding restaurant scene, an extensive and respected health care network, and a high quality educational system.

The cities of Bend, (the county seat), Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters are the four municipalities in Deschutes County. Roberts Field Redmond Municipal Airport connects Deschutes County to other major western U.S. cities. In addition to excellent public and private K-12 schools, Bend is home to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Oregon State University’s Cascade Campus.

To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE. 

Make the work you do matter.  We hope you’ll consider joining our team.