Behavioral Health Clinician

Eastern Shawnee Companies LLC • Klamath Falls, OR

2d • $73,459 - $128,810 • Onsite

About The Position

Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services is hiring a Behavioral Health Clinician for its Youth & Family Guidance Center in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The role provides behavioral health and substance use support in a Tribal health setting, emphasizing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and person-centered care while respecting Tribal traditions and healing practices.

The clinician provides brief assessments and interventions, crisis stabilization, suicide-risk and other high-risk assessments, referrals, advocacy, and care coordination. The role works with patients and families and coordinates with medical providers, Tribal programs, social services, and community partners. It also includes accurate documentation, case conferences, clinical supervision, and contributions to behavioral health prevention and community education.

This is a regular, full-time employee position reporting to the Clinical Services Manager. The annual salary range is $73,459–$128,810, depending on experience and qualifications. The employer offers a full benefits package and up to $500 reimbursement toward Oregon licensure testing and costs, as specified by the employer. The role may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, subject to employer and individual eligibility. Indian and Tribal Preference applies in accordance with employer policy.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy, or a PsyD/PhD in Psychology or Counseling from an appropriately accredited program.
• Current Oregon license as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT; out-of-state licensed applicants must be able to obtain Oregon licensure within 12 months of hire.
• At least two years of clinical experience; post-graduate supervised training may count toward this requirement.
• Experience with dual diagnoses involving behavioral health and substance use disorders.
• Experience assessing suicide risk, self-injurious behavior, and other high-risk behaviors, including case management for high-risk clients.
• Experience working with individuals who have experienced physical or psychological trauma, with attention to early intervention.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, and eligibility under the employer’s vehicle insurance policy; out-of-state applicants must obtain an Oregon license within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to meet background investigation, health screening, immunization, confidentiality, and other Tribal employment requirements.
• BLS certification within 180 days of hire.
• Ability to fulfill mandatory reporter responsibilities and the employer’s stated clean-and-sober lifestyle requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Native American populations.
• Familiarity with Klamath Tribal culture and traditional healing practices.
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• CADC I, II, or III credential.
• Experience in dual-diagnosis assessment and treatment.
• Knowledge of local behavioral health services and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief behavioral health assessments, interventions, crisis stabilization, and referrals.
• Assess suicide risk, self-injurious behavior, and other high-risk situations, and connect patients with appropriate support and care.
• Help bridge gaps in access to mental health services and substance use treatment.
• Coordinate care with medical providers, Tribal programs, social services, and community partners.
• Support patients and families through advocacy, care coordination, education, and referrals to therapy, recovery services, and treatment programs.
• Use evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered approaches while respecting Tribal traditions and healing practices.
• Document care accurately.
• Participate in case conferences and clinical supervision.
• Contribute to behavioral health prevention and community education.

Benefits

• Full benefits package.
• Up to $500 reimbursement toward Oregon licensure testing and costs, as specified by the employer.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, subject to employer qualification and individual loan and repayment circumstances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level