Intensive Treatment Services Therapist (Klamath Falls)

Job Title: Intensive Treatment Services Therapist (IIBHT) (I-IV) Shift: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Department: Day Treatment/ IIBHT Full Time Join our KBBH team and find meaningful work, inspiring colleagues, career growth, great compensation, the ability to pay down student loans, and excellent benefits. Located in beautiful Southern Oregon. The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program is open to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavioral health providers who are employed by accredited sites. WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Vision: Sharing the power of mental wellbeing Mission: Providing compassionate care throughout our community At KBBH, we put people first; our clients, our community, and our team members. We take pride in supporting the whole person, and that commitment extends to the way we show up for one another every day. You’ll also enjoy life in a welcoming community surrounded by Southern Oregon’s natural beauty that is perfect for hiking, biking, kayaking, ziplining, fishing, and outdoor wellness. Therapist Pay Range: Continue to grow your career. We offer a career path with ongoing development opportunities. Therapist Levels I through IV positions are established based on your education and experience. Salary: Therapist I annual salary is $60-$70K depending on experience. Therapist II-IV salaries are at higher pay grades, and are obtained with more than three years of experience. Additionally, 5% increase to wage calculation for Therapists who are licensed in the State of Oregon. Big benefits package and KBBH pays up to 92% of insurance premiums for you and your family. Benefits: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan with 8% Employer Match 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases with milestone tenure) Accrued Wellness Days Life Insurance Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Scholarship Program Certified student loan forgiveness work location About the Role This is an Intensive Treatment Therapist position for the Day Treatment Program/IIBHT. KBBH Therapists are responsible for the delivery of direct clinical services to clients. Direct clinical services may include individual, group, and family psychotherapy, case management services, parent training, parent support, advisement with transition planning upon the client return to their mainstream environment or other clinical responsibilities as assigned. This individual functions as a member of a Treatment Team and must be able to effectively communicate clinical services to other members of the team, social services agencies and to monitoring bodies in a cooperative manner. Key Responsibilities The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Embedded in the Day Treatment program, this position will serve youth in the Day Treatment program as well as youth in the Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) program. The majority of IIBHT services will be provided in the youths’ homes while Day Treatment services are usually provided in the providing therapy for both the youth and family. Both positions work closely with other members on the treatment team for children and families in their natural environments. Both positions provide client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to children and their families while addressing their complex mental health needs, promoting recovery, resilience, and long-term stability. Productivity: Productivity will be measured through client contacts and is as follows: A Day Treatment therapist QMHP will be responsible for an average weekly total of 20 contacts with in a 40-hour work week. Examples of contacts are individual Psychotherapy, Group Therapy, Billable Telephone Services, Initial Assessment, Comprehensive Assessment, Service Plan Updates and 90-day reviews, Family/Individual Therapy, written behavioral and crisis planning and, and transition planning with the local school districts and the above productivity will be appropriately adjusted for vacation, sick/wellness days, or holidays. Exceptions to supervisor and the Chief Executive Officer. Case Management: 1.QMHPs are responsible for the management of their own cases and caseloads. 2. QMHP will manage their caseload size in such a way that: a. They consistently meet the ITS/IIBHT program needs; b. They provide clinical services at a high standard through a Pathways of Care and team system. 3. QMHPs will manage client cases through an episode of care process that is determined by the client's Pathway of Care and client’s individual treatment needs. The ongoing managing of the cases will be documented and determined through 90-day updates of the comprehensive assessment and service plan in child and family team meetings. 4. QMHPs will participate in the ongoing development and implementation of an effective continuum of care that ensures that KBBH clients received optimum cost-effective mental health services delivered in a timely manner. Clinical Records: 1. QMHPs are responsible to see that their clinical records meet KBBH, local state and federal requirements. 2. All clinical records are kept current. 3. All required client identifying information is present. 4. There is a completed intake, evaluation including a DSM 5 diagnosis and treatment plan, behavior support and crisis plan and CASII completed for every case that is opened as well as specialized assessments/documents. 6. Every case has an individualized treatment plan that complies with current state regulations to show measurable goals of objectives to be obtained. 7. Complete written progress notes are developed for each individual service encounter provided and for every significant client encounter. 8. Cases are officially closed, with all required documentation completed, within 14 days of termination. 9. All written 90-day and annual reviews are completed on schedule in child and family treatment team meetings in partnerships with the client’s parent/guardian. Client Satisfaction: 1. QMHPs will strive to consistently provide the highest quality of services possible to all clients with a spirit of respect and dignity for the clients they serve. 2. QMHPs will rely on feedback informed care to measure satisfaction in consumers and from the treatment team staff. Professional Behavior: 1. QMHPs will facilitate positive working relationships between KBBH and referring agencies, community professionals, work through potential community referrals and clients. 2. Demonstrates, models, and facilitates excellent oral and written communication skills. 3. Meets KBBH expectations for number of hours worked each week. 4. Meets or exceeds KBBH expectations for attendance. 5. Demonstrates a positive attitude about KBBH and job responsibilities. 6. Maintains and fosters positive working relationships with co-workers. 7. Maintains ethical conduct as set forth by professional standards. 8. Make appropriate referrals, when necessary, to mainstream schools or step-down services. 9. Work as a team player to meet the overall goals and values of KBBH. 10. Consistently maintains punctuality to appointments and meetings. 11.Assists the Educational Specialists in maintaining structure by providing behavioral interventions and supervising classroom activities as assigned. 12. Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; helps and supports co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts. Quality Improvement: 1. QMHP will resolve clinical record and billing errors within 2 working days or being notified of the error. 2. QMHP will frequently check for clinical record errors (red x) 3. QMHP will utilize the EHR to maintain client records, measurable indicators, documentation, and resolutions to barriers in the completion of billable and non-billable services. 4. QMHP will work closely with direct supervisor and Compliance when barriers appear in meeting the above requirements. 5. All documentation for Service and chart notes will be completed within 2 business days of providing the service and before other services for the client begin (e.g., evaluation completed prior to ongoing services). Supervision: 1. QMHP meets with direct supervisor on a weekly/monthly basis. 2. Consistently attends the weekly staff meetings. 3. Attends other meetings and trainings as requested by the direct supervisor. Professional Expectations Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality. Participate in supervision and consultation appropriate to credentialing status and licensure requirements. Represent KBBH professionally and courteously with clients, co workers, and community partners. Engage in continuing education and performance review to ensure professional competence. Documentation Requirements: All clinical documentation of services provided to clients