Therapist I

KLAMATH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER•Klamath Falls, OR

31d•$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. Therapist Pay Range: 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. Additionally, 5% increase to wage calculation for Therapists who are licensed in the State of Oregon. Big benefits package and KBBH pays up to 92% of your insurance premiums. Therapist Summary: 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 workshops, parent support groups, 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, to other social services agencies, and monitoring bodies.

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 Psychology.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing and licensed by the state of Oregon.
Graduate degree in social work.
Graduate degree in a behavioral science field.
Graduate degree in recreational, music or art therapy.
Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon.
Valid driver’s license.
Authorization to work in the United States.
If the employee is an unlicensed therapist or is not actively in the licensing process, employee must meet the requirements to become MHACBO QMHP Certified and maintain certification. This must be maintained for the length of employment.

Responsibilities

Gather histories of mental and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use, past mental service, and criminal justice contracts.
Assess family, social and work relationships.
Conduct a mental health examination.
Document a multiaxial DSM diagnosis.
Write and supervise a treatment plan.
Conduct a comprehensive Mental Health Assessment.
Provide individual, family and/or group therapy within the scope of their training.
Functions as a member of a treatment team
Effectively communicate clinical services to other members of the team, to other social services agencies and to monitoring bodies
Delivery of direct clinical services to clients
Individual, group, and family psychotherapy
Case management services
Parent training workshops
Parent support groups, or other clinical responsibilities as assigned.