Intensive Treatment Services Therapist

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

Make a Meaningful Impact in the Lives of Youth and Families

At KBBH, our therapists do more than provide treatment. They help children and families build stability, resilience, and lasting change. We're seeking a dedicated Intensive Treatment Therapist to provide high-quality clinical services within our Day Treatment and Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) programs.

This role combines direct therapy, family engagement, care coordination, and treatment planning to support youth with complex behavioral health needs in both clinical and community-based settings. Successful therapists build strong therapeutic relationships, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, maintain high clinical standards, and deliver measurable outcomes for clients and families.

What You'll Do

As an Intensive Treatment Therapist, you will:

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy services.
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that promotes recovery, resilience, and long-term stability.
• Partner with youth, families, schools, and community providers to coordinate care and support successful outcomes.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, crisis plans, and transition plans.
• Support youth transitioning back to mainstream school settings and lower levels of care.
• Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to address complex behavioral and mental health needs.

Performance Expectations

• Clinical Productivity
• Success in this role is measured by meaningful client engagement and service delivery.
• Maintain an average of 20 client contacts per week within a 40-hour work week.

Client contacts may include:

• Individual psychotherapy
• Family therapy
• Group therapy
• Assessments and reassessments
• Service plan development and updates
• Case management activities
• Billable telephone services
• Crisis and behavior planning
• School transition planning

Productivity expectations are adjusted appropriately for approved leave and holidays.

Case Management & Care Coordination

• Independently manage an assigned caseload while meeting Day Treatment and IIBHT program needs.
• Guide clients through an individualized episode-of-care process based on clinical need and treatment goals.
• Conduct timely treatment reviews and participate in Child and Family Team meetings.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure coordinated, cost-effective, and clinically appropriate care.
• Contribute to a continuum of care that supports successful transitions and long-term client success.

Documentation & Compliance

• High-quality documentation is essential to client care and program success.

You will:

• Maintain complete and compliant clinical records that meet KBBH, state, and federal standards.
• Complete assessments, DSM-5 diagnoses, treatment plans, behavior support plans, crisis plans, and required specialized assessments.
• Develop measurable, individualized treatment goals and service plans.
• Document all clinical services and significant client interactions accurately and on time.
• Complete 90-day reviews and annual updates in partnership with clients and families.
• Close cases and complete discharge documentation within required timelines.
• Resolve documentation and billing errors within two business days of notification.
• Complete service documentation by the end of the shift whenever possible and no later than two business days after service delivery.

Client Experience

• Deliver services with professionalism, compassion, respect, and dignity.
• Utilize feedback-informed care practices to monitor treatment effectiveness and client satisfaction.
• Foster trusting relationships with clients, families, referral sources, and community partners.

Professional Expectations

Successful therapists at KBBH:

• Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Build positive working relationships with families, community partners, and colleagues.
• Uphold ethical and professional standards at all times.
• Participate actively in supervision, treatment team meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Support classroom structure and behavioral interventions as assigned within the Day Treatment program.
• Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and accountability.
• Contribute positively to team culture and organizational goals.

Competencies:

• Foundational Knowledge & Theory- Understanding of major theories/models (e.g., systemic, CBT, psychodynamic), knowledge of human development across the lifespan, awareness of sociocultural factors and diverse issues
• Clinical Skills & Interventions- Proficiency in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning; competence in individual, group, and family therapy. Crisis intervention and evidence based practices
• Professional Ethics & Standards- Ethical standards and legal issues in practice with commitment to professional conduct and integrity.
• Cultural Competence- Sensitivity to and respect for diversity. The Integration of cultural competence into practice.
• Research & Evaluation- Critical evaluation of literature. The Application of findings and program evaluation.
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills- Effective verbal/nonverbal communication and empathy. The Ability to build therapeutic relationships.
• Professional Development- Lifelong learning, supervision, and reflective practice
• Systems & Contextual Understanding- Family, social, community systems; systemic interventions
• Self Awareness & Reflective Practice- Self reflection, bias awareness, self care, openness to feedback
• Technological Proficiency- Teletherapy and EHR use; technology ethics and integration

Education & Experience: Must meet qualifications for a Mental Health Professional (QMHP) according to MHACBO.org:

• Graduate degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or another behavioral science field
• Must demonstrate competency in mental health assessment, diagnosis (DSM 5), treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention.

Tenure Progression for Therapist Levels I-IV

• Therapist I: Master’s degree completed; QMHP or related licensure (licensed or registered toward licensure)
• Therapist II: Master’s degree; QMHP or related licensure; minimum 3 years therapist experience
• Therapist III: Master’s degree; QMHP or related licensure; minimum 7 years therapist experience
• Therapist IV: Master’s degree; QMHP or related licensure; minimum 10 years therapist experience

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Oregon driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Maintain MHACBO QMHP C certification if not currently licensed or in active licensure pursuit
• Personal automobile insurance required for transporting clients or conducting agency business
• This position may be subject to background checks in accordance with state or federal requirements

Why KBBH?

At KBBH, you'll join a team committed to excellence, collaboration, and meaningful community impact. Your expertise will directly support youth and families navigating significant mental health challenges while helping create stronger outcomes across our community.

We are looking for clinicians who:

• Build strong therapeutic relationships
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care
• Manage caseloads effectively and independently
• Maintain exceptional documentation and compliance standards
• Collaborate across systems to improve client outcomes
• Value accountability, compassion, and measurable impact

If you're passionate about helping children and families create meaningful, lasting change, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help transform lives, one family at a time.

Other Considerations: Klamath Basin Behavioral Health celebrates diversity and is committed to creating inclusive and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.

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