Mental Health Therapist

Klamath Tribal Health and Family Services•Klamath Falls, OR

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About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and therapeutic services to Tribal Members and others eligible for Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services (KTHFS). Services are delivered using trauma-informed, healing-centered, culturally responsive, strengths-based, evidence-based, and culturally grounded approaches that recognize historical and intergenerational trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and social determinants of health. The role supports emotional, mental, physical, cultural, and spiritual wellness while honoring Tribal values, traditions, family systems, and Indigenous ways of knowing. Services may be delivered in homes, schools, clinics, correctional facilities, primary care environments, telehealth settings, and other community locations within The Klamath Tribes' Service Unit. The position collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and community partners, supports client and family access to resources and traditional healing opportunities, and complies with applicable clinical, ethical, confidentiality, documentation, and regulatory requirements. Mental Health Therapist I is an entry-to-journey-level role providing services under general clinical supervision, with increasing clinical independence expected. Mental Health Therapist II is an advanced role that independently manages complex cases, provides advanced interventions and consultation, mentors less experienced staff, and supports program development and quality improvement. The position is supervised by the Clinical Services Manager. It is classified as professional, regular, part-time, and located at Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services Youth & Family Guidance Center Healing Place in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Requirements

For Mental Health Therapist I: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology, or a master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
For Mental Health Therapist I: Oregon licensure or associate licensure eligibility for clinical practice under Oregon law; obtain independent Oregon licensure within two years of hire if not independently licensed at hire.
For Mental Health Therapist I: at least one year of clinical experience; practicum, internship, residency, and supervised post-graduate experience may count.
For Mental Health Therapist II: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology, or a master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
For Mental Health Therapist II: unrestricted Oregon professional license (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, Clinical Psychologist, or equivalent).
For Mental Health Therapist II: at least three years of post-graduate clinical experience and demonstrated experience independently managing complex cases and providing advanced behavioral health treatment.
For both levels: experience assessing suicide risk, self-injurious behavior, and other high-risk behaviors.
For both levels: experience serving individuals affected by physical, emotional, psychological, historical, or intergenerational trauma.
For both levels: valid Oregon Driver's License and an insurable driving record.
For both levels: successful completion of a background and character investigation.
For both levels: compliance with KTHFS immunization and TB screening requirements.
For both levels: ability to obtain and maintain BLS certification.
For both levels: compliance with mandatory reporting requirements and freedom from exclusion from Federal healthcare programs.
Knowledge of psychotherapy, behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, historical and intergenerational trauma, adverse childhood experiences, resilience, and healing-centered engagement.
Knowledge of Indigenous wellness practices, traditional healing approaches, and culturally grounded behavioral health interventions.
Understanding of colonization, historical oppression, systemic inequities, and social determinants of health affecting Native American and Alaska Native communities.
Knowledge of psychotropic medications, dual diagnosis treatment, family systems, recovery-oriented care, suicide prevention, risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis stabilization.
Ability to provide diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic behavioral health services and establish therapeutic relationships with diverse individuals, families, and groups.
Ability to meet and maintain State licensing requirements, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and compile and analyze information to support client treatment goals.
Ability to work effectively in environments with limited resources and collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Privacy Act requirements, and professional ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

Independent licensure as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist.
Experience working within Tribal health systems or Native American communities.
Knowledge of Traditional Tribal Healing Practices.
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience in program development and quality improvement initiatives.
Training or certification in TF-CBT, EMDR, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Seeking Safety, DBT, or other evidence-based trauma treatment models.
Knowledge of local behavioral health resources and community services.

Responsibilities

Assess clients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans using evidence-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and healing-centered approaches.
Conduct diagnostic interviews, biopsychosocial assessments, risk assessments, brief crisis evaluations, and ongoing treatment planning.
Provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy using evidence-based, practice-based, and culturally appropriate interventions.
Incorporate historical and intergenerational trauma, adverse childhood experiences, family systems, resilience, and protective factors into assessment and treatment planning.
Provide services in outreach locations, including schools, homes, correctional facilities, community settings, and primary care environments as needed.
Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, stabilization, and care coordination for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
Follow clinical guidelines, ethical standards, and best practices regarding treatment recommendations, level-of-care determinations, and referrals.
Collaborate with behavioral health staff, medical providers, and community partners to support comprehensive care.
Assist clients and families in navigating healthcare, educational, judicial, social service, and community systems.
Advocate for clients and support linkage to community resources, support services, traditional healing opportunities, and culturally relevant wellness activities.
Promote physical, emotional, psychological, cultural, and spiritual safety in client interactions and service settings.
Maintain Electronic Health Record documentation and comply with Tribal, State, Federal, professional, ethical, HIPAA, and other applicable requirements.
Participate in clinical staffing, case consultation, triage, quality assurance, accreditation, grant or contract compliance, and quality improvement activities.
Participate in individual and group clinical supervision in accordance with licensure requirements, ethical standards, and agency policy.
Collaborate with Tribal programs, Oregon Department of Human Services, schools, courts, healthcare systems, and community organizations.
Assist with development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of behavioral health services and programs.
Participate in accreditation reviews, site visits, and audits as assigned.
Assist during Tribal-sponsored cultural, traditional, educational, and community events and perform additional duties supporting Tribal programs and services.
For Mental Health Therapist II: serve as a clinical resource and mentor, consult on complex and high-risk cases, support staff orientation and training, promote culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices, and assist with program development and clinical outcome evaluation.