Behavioral Health Consultant (2) at Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services – Klamath Falls, Oregon

The primary purpose of the Behavioral Health Consultant is to provide immediate access for individuals seeking behavioral health care. Services may include brief assessment and intervention, therapeutic screening, and referral services. They will also be available to other professionals including medical providers, social services, law enforcement, department of human services, and other community partners to bridge the gaps to accessing mental health care and substance abuse treatment. Services will be provided in primary office, wellness center, homes, schools, alternate job sites, corrections facilities and other community locations. The Behavioral Health Consultant will provide direct patient care services that utilize tribal–based practices and are evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered, in accordance with state ethics and licensure requirements.

Minimum Qualifications: Failure to comply with minimum position requirements may result in termination of employment.

· REQUIRED to possess a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or a PsyD/PhD in Psychology or Counseling with completion of educational requirements from a professionally approved and accredited educational program with appropriate licensure and/or certification. (Must submit copy of degree or transcripts with application).

· REQUIRED to have Oregon licensure to practice (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT). Out of state licensed professionals must be able to acquire an Oregon License within twelve 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 experience in dual diagnoses (Behavioral health and substance use disorder).

· REQUIRED to have a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience. Post-graduate supervised training may count toward this requirement.

· 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 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 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 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 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.

· 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 model a clean and sober lifestyle both on and off the job.