Intensive Treatment Services Therapist

KLAMATH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER•Klamath Falls, OR

8h•$60 - $70

About The Position

This is an Intensive Treatment Therapist position for the Day Treatment Program/IIBHT. KBBH Therapists are responsible for the delivery of direct clinical services to clients. Direct clinical services may include individual, group, and family psychotherapy, case management services, parent training, parent support, advisement with transition planning upon the client return to their mainstream environment or other clinical responsibilities as assigned. This individual functions as a member of a Treatment Team and must be able to effectively communicate clinical services to other members of the team, social services agencies and to monitoring bodies in a cooperative manner. Embedded in the Day Treatment program, this position will serve youth in the Day Treatment program as well as youth in the Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) program. The majority of IIBHT services will be provided in the youths’ homes while Day Treatment services are usually provided in the providing therapy for both the youth and family. Both positions work closely with other members on the treatment team for children and families in their natural environments. Both positions provide client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to children and their families while addressing their complex mental health needs, promoting recovery, resilience, and long-term stability.

Requirements

Must meet qualifications for a Mental Health Professional (QMHP) according to MHACBO.org:
Graduate degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or another behavioral science field
Must demonstrate competency in mental health assessment, diagnosis (DSM 5), treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention.
Oregon driver’s license and insurable driving record
Maintain MHACBO QMHP C certification if not currently licensed or in active licensure pursuit
Personal automobile insurance required for transporting clients or conducting agency business

Responsibilities

QMHPs are responsible for the management of their own cases and caseloads.
QMHPs will manage client cases through an episode of care process that is determined by the client's Pathway of Care and client’s individual treatment needs.
QMHPs will participate in the ongoing development and implementation of an effective continuum of care that ensures that KBBH clients received optimum cost-effective mental health services delivered in a timely manner.
QMHPs are responsible to see that their clinical records meet KBBH, local state and federal requirements.
QMHPs will strive to consistently provide the highest quality of services possible to all clients with a spirit of respect and dignity for the clients they serve.
QMHPs will facilitate positive working relationships between KBBH and referring agencies, community professionals, work through potential community referrals and clients.
Demonstrates, models, and facilitates excellent oral and written communication skills.
Meets KBBH expectations for number of hours worked each week.
Meets or exceeds KBBH expectations for attendance.
Demonstrates a positive attitude about KBBH and job responsibilities.
Maintains and fosters positive working relationships with co-workers.
Maintains ethical conduct as set forth by professional standards.
Make appropriate referrals, when necessary, to mainstream schools or step-down services.
Work as a team player to meet the overall goals and values of KBBH.
Consistently maintains punctuality to appointments and meetings.
Assists the Educational Specialists in maintaining structure by providing behavioral interventions and supervising classroom activities as assigned.
Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; helps and supports co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
QMHP will resolve clinical record and billing errors within 2 working days or being notified of the error.
QMHP will frequently check for clinical record errors (red x)
QMHP will utilize the EHR to maintain client records, measurable indicators, documentation, and resolutions to barriers in the completion of billable and non-billable services.
QMHP will work closely with direct supervisor and Compliance when barriers appear in meeting the above requirements.
All documentation for Service and chart notes will be completed within 2 business days of providing the service and before other services for the client begin (e.g., evaluation completed prior to ongoing services).
QMHP meets with direct supervisor on a weekly/monthly basis.
Consistently attends the weekly staff meetings.
Attends other meetings and trainings as requested by the direct supervisor.
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
Participate in supervision and consultation appropriate to credentialing status and licensure requirements.
Represent KBBH professionally and courteously with clients, co workers, and community partners.
Engage in continuing education and performance review to ensure professional competence.