Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$73k-$129k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Make a Difference in Tribal Behavioral Health in Beautiful Southern Oregon.
Looking for your next career opportunity with room to grow?
Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions is partnering with Klamath Tribal Health in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to present an outstanding opportunity for a Mental Health Therapist, with placement at Level I or Level II based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
This full-time opportunity offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to make a meaningful difference through compassionate, culturally responsive behavioral health care.
Position Details
- Organization: Klamath Tribal Health
- Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon
- Position: Mental Health Therapist – Level I or Level II
- Employment Type: Full-time, permanent, direct hire
- Annual Salary Range: $73,459–$128,810, depending on level and qualifications
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
- Learn more about the organization at klamathtribalhealth.org.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct behavioral health assessments, diagnostic interviews, and individualized treatment planning.
- Provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy.
Assess suicide risk, self-injurious behavior, and other high-risk situations; develop safety plans and coordinate appropriate care.
Support clients experiencing mental health challenges, trauma, and substance use concerns through therapeutic interventions and crisis support.
Apply evidence-based, trauma-informed, healing-centered, and culturally responsive approaches that respect Tribal traditions and Indigenous perspectives.
Coordinate care with behavioral health professionals, medical providers, case managers, Tribal programs, and community partners.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation, participate in case conferences and clinical supervision, and contribute to program development and quality improvement.
Depending on the level, provide clinical consultation on complex cases, mentor less experienced staff, support professional development, and contribute to improved clinical outcomes.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation: Salary based on qualifications and level, with a range of $73,459–$128,810 annually.
- Comprehensive benefits: A full benefits package.
A permanent career opportunity: Full-time employment directly with Klamath Tribal Health—not a temporary or contract assignment.
Meaningful work: The opportunity to support individuals and families through culturally responsive behavioral health services in a Tribal health setting.
Potential Student Loan Forgiveness: Because this is a direct-employment opportunity with a Tribal organization, the position may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligibility depends on the employer’s qualification and the candidate’s individual loan and repayment circumstances. Candidates can verify eligibility through the official PSLF Employer Search.
Indian & Tribal Preference
Indian and Tribal preference applies in accordance with employer policy. Applicants seeking preference must submit the required Tribal documentation with their application.
Interested?
If you’re looking for a role where your clinical expertise can make a lasting difference—and an opportunity that offers room to grow—we’d like to hear from you.
Contact me at Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions to learn more about the opportunity, salary range, qualifications, and application process.
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Required Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology, or a master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
Oregon professional or associate license eligible for clinical practice under Oregon law.
At least one year of clinical experience. Practicum, internship, residency, or supervised post-graduate experience may count toward this requirement.
- Experience assessing suicide risk, self-injurious behavior, and other high-risk behaviors.
- Experience working with individuals affected by physical, emotional, psychological, historical, or intergenerational trauma.
- Valid Oregon driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
- Ability to meet background and character investigation, health screening, immunization, TB screening, confidentiality, and other Tribal employment requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain BLS certification.
Ability to fulfill mandatory reporter responsibilities and eligibility to participate in federal healthcare programs.
Candidates who are not independently licensed at hire must obtain independent Oregon licensure within two years.
Preferred Qualifications
Independent, unrestricted Oregon professional license as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW, Clinical Psychologist, or equivalent.
- At least three years of post-graduate clinical experience.
- Experience independently managing complex clinical cases and providing advanced behavioral health treatment.
- Experience providing clinical consultation, mentoring less experienced therapists, or supporting staff training and professional development.
- Experience working with Native American populations or within Tribal health systems.
- Knowledge of Traditional Tribal Healing Practices and culturally grounded behavioral health approaches.
- Experience working on a multidisciplinary clinical team.
- Experience in program development, quality improvement, or clinical outcome evaluation.
- Training in evidence-based trauma treatments such as TF-CBT, EMDR, CPP, Seeking Safety, or DBT.
- Knowledge of local behavioral health resources and community services.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will conduct behavioral health assessments, diagnostic interviews, and provide individual, family, and group therapy. They will also coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and maintain accurate clinical documentation while applying trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$98k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Oregon | 135 active | 7,993 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 32% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Oregon Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 36% offer loan repayment222 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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