Mental Health Therapist OR
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Job Location:
Klamath Falls, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to join an integrated interdisciplinary care team within a primary healthcare setting. This role supports individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges through crisis intervention ongoing therapeutic services and the development of individualized behavioral change plans. The Therapist will provide evidence-based treatment to patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs while collaborating closely with primary care providers and other clinical team members to ensure coordinated patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
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Diagnose treat and manage patients with mental health disorders and psychosocial concerns in collaboration with primary care providers
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Provide therapeutic interventions for both acute and chronic emotional behavioral and health-related conditions
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Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and deliver therapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT ACT DBT and other approved treatment approaches
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Provide individual couples family and group therapy as clinically appropriate
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Assess and support at-risk patients by developing prevention strategies and coordinating with external agencies (e.g. DHS Tribal services emergency services hospitals) as needed
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Provide emergency telephone counseling and crisis support to patients and care partners
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Make referrals to specialty behavioral health or medical providers when clinically indicated
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Document all patient interactions including phone encounters in a timely accurate and compliant manner
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Coordinate follow-up care with primary care providers Psychiatric Nurse Prescribers and other members of the care team
Education & Licensure
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Masters degree in Psychology Counseling Social Work or a related behavioral health field (required)
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Active Oregon licensure as LCSW LMFT or LPC (strongly preferred)
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Licensure supervision available for qualified candidates not yet independently licensed
Preferred Qualifications
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CADC I II or III certification in addition to therapy licensure
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Strong multicultural competency; Spanish-speaking ability highly preferred
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Experience in behavioral health medicine and evidence-based treatment models
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Ability to complete accurate DSM-5 assessments using standardized diagnostic tools
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Proven ability to function effectively in a fast-paced high-stress interdisciplinary care environment
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Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Key Skills
- Facilities Management
- Copy Editing
- Cloud Services
- Electronics
- Interpretation
- Accident Investigation
