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.

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 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.