Mental Health Therapist at Klamath Tribal Health & Family S in Klamath Falls, Oregon

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Mental Health Therapist $57,927 - $101,574 Regular - Full-Time Full Benefits POSITION OBJECTIVES The primary purpose of the Mental Health Therapist will be to provide evaluation and therapeutic services to eligible Tribal Members. The Mental Health Therapist will make appropriate referrals and will be responsible for ensuring services are meeting the needs of clients and that services being provided are in accordance with professional practices and legal requirements. Routine duties shall include providing health care related services to individuals eligible for services provided by Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services in homes, schools, clinics, alternate job sites and other community locations within the Klamath Tribes Service Unit. 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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Knowledge of theories, principles, and practice to include various theoretical models of psychotherapy; psychological assessment and report writing; crisis intervention; and ethical issues in the practice of mental health counseling. If a Licensed Psychologist, knowledge of both cognitive and personality psychological testing and report writing. Knowledge of psychotropic medications, treatment interventions for dual diagnosis, family systems theory, and trauma informed care models. Knowledge of the psychological effects of illness on individuals and their families, and the role of psychological factors in the exacerbation of illness. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION REQUIRED to have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology; OR a Masters 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.
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