Crisis Therapist I

KLAMATH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER

8d•$60 - $70

About The Position

Join our KBBH team and find meaningful work, inspiring colleagues, career growth, great compensation, the ability to pay down student loans, and excellent benefits. Located in beautiful Southern Oregon. Join an outstanding multi-disciplinary team including an on-staff psychiatric team and licensed clinical staff. Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is an accredited NHSC facility. The National Health Service Core (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program is open to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavioral health providers who are employed by accredited sites. WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Vision: Sharing the power of mental wellbeing Mission: Providing compassionate care throughout our community Excellent outdoor activities including, hiking, biking, kayaking, wellness, ziplining, and fishing. Welcoming community and a great place to raise a family. Continue to grow your career. We offer a career path with ongoing development opportunities. Therapist Levels I through IV positions are established based on your education and experience. Salary: Therapist I annual salary is $60-$70K depending on experience. Therapist II-IV salaries are at higher pay grades, and are obtained with more than three years of experience. Big benefits package and KBBH pays up to 92% of your insurance premiums. The Mobile Crisis Team is expected to respond to any location within Klamath County to provide rapid, supportive responses to individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.

Requirements

Must meet requirements to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
QMHPs shall meet the following minimum qualifications and shall hold one of the following educational degrees:
Graduate degree in a behavioral science field; Psychology, Social Work, Etc.
Must be MHACBO QMHP Certified, and maintain certification for length of employment. Information can be found at MHACBO.org

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience of de-escalation in a crisis setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Masters in a Behavioral Health discipline (social work, counseling, psychology, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to assess and diagnose mental health conditions.
Computer skills
Writing skills
At least one year of experience working as a therapist or similar position.
Case management skills
Managing crisis situations, conducting risk assessments, and working independently.
The ability to work with various community partners including law enforcement, hospital staff, and family members, while maintaining your focus on the client's needs is key.
Crisis work is dynamic, no one day is the same as the next.