Mental Health Therapist

Locations: Klamath Falls, OR

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$56,023 to $98,238 / Per Year

Open Period:3/1/2023 to 3/3/2025

Summary:This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. It is not necessarily inclusive and the job may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein.

Management reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, or by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Submit an Indian Health Services Application for Medical Staff Appointment and/or Privileges with all requirements and supporting documentation to:

Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services ATTN: Human Resource 3949 South 6th Street Klamath Falls, OR 97603 jobs@klm.portland.ihs.gov

Duties:MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate an effective and efficient treatment plan that will appropriately meet the needs of individual clients, utilizing program, agency and community resources. 2.

Perform comprehensive diagnostic intake interviews and brief crisis assessments. 3. Utilize evidence based, practice based, and culturally appropriate interventions in individual, group, and family therapy. Plan frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy. 4.

Provide treatment in outreach locations, as needed, such as jail, home visits and schools. Provide brief solution focused treatment in primary care setting, as needed. 5. Follow clinical guidelines for best practice, including level of care decisions and appropriate referrals.

Collaborate with Substance Treatment Counselors, Case Managers, and Psychiatric Med Managers to provide comprehensive care. 6. Assist clients in navigation through other community systems such as schools, courts, and primary care. 7. Advocate for client needs and assist clients with linkage to other community resources and support services. 8.

Prepare clinical documentation and billing forms according to agency and departmental policies. 9. Participate in clinical staffing/triage meetings to discuss appropriate referrals and review charts for quality assurance, and grant or contract compliance. 10. Participate in group and/or individual clinical supervision in accordance with licensure and ethics requirements. 11.

Network with other professionals, in various Oregon DHS programs, Tribal Administration programs, criminal justice system, schools and health care systems, as needed to implement effective treatment. 12.

Provide information for the monthly department report to the Behavioral Health Director, when requested. 13. Participate in the development and implementation of new services, as needed. 14.

Participate in accreditation and site reviews, as needed. 15. The incumbent will be called upon to accomplish other tasks within their scope of work. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Submit an Indian Health Services Application for Medical Staff Appointment and/or Privileges with all requirements and supporting documentation to:

Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services ATTN: Human Resource 3949 South 6th Street Klamath Falls, OR 97603 jobs@klm.portland.ihs.gov

Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications: Failure to comply with minimum position requirements may result in termination of employment. • REQUIRED to have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology; OR a Master's Degree in Counseling, or Couples and Family Therapy, or Clinical Social Work. (Must submit copy of degree or transcripts with application.) • REQUIRED to obtain independent Oregon licensure within two years from date of hire, if unlicensed at time of hire.

Out of state licensed professionals must be able to acquire an Oregon License within six months of hire. Klamath Tribal Health will reimburse up to $500 of the cost for testing and license. (Must submit copy of applicable license with application, if currently licensed). • REQUIRED to have a minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience. Clinical practicum, internship, and post-graduate supervised training may count toward this requirement. • REQUIRED to possess and maintain a valid Oregon Driver's License, (out of state applicants must receive ODL within 90 days of hire), have good driving record and be insurable by the Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services' vehicle insurance policy. (Must submit copy of driver license with application.) • REQUIRED to have experience in the assessment of suicide risk, self-injurious behavior, and all high-risk behaviors; case management of high-risk clients. • REQUIRED to have experience with clients who have been victims of physical and/or psychological trauma, with attention to early intervention. • REQUIRED to be free from exclusion from providing Federal health care benefits including Medicare and Medicaid as per the Federal OIG and GSA exclusion lists. • REQUIRED to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus or have a valid medical or religious exemption as a term and condition of employment. • REQUIRED to submit to annual TB skin testing and adhere to KTHFS staff immunization policy in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control immunization recommendations for healthcare workers. • REQUIRED to submit to a background and character investigation, as per Tribal policy.

Following hire must immediately report to Human Resource any citation, arrest, conviction for a misdemeanor or felony crime. • REQUIRED to acquire and maintain BLS certification within 180 days of hire; strongly recommend certification within 90 days of hire, probationary period will be extended for a maximum of 180 days pending certification. • REQUIRED to accept the responsibility of a mandatory reporter in accordance with the Klamath Tribes Juvenile Ordinance Title 2, Chapter 15.64 and General Council Resolution #2005 003, all Tribal staff are considered mandatory reporters. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Submit an Indian Health Services Application for Medical Staff Appointment and/or Privileges with all requirements and supporting documentation to:

Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services ATTN: Human Resource 3949 South 6th Street Klamath Falls, OR 97603 jobs@klm.portland.ihs.gov

Work Type:Permanent, Full

Announcement #:Klamath-23-003