Child Outpatient Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$70k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 53m ago · Verified live

Job description

Shift: Monday through Friday with your choice of one of the following schedules

* 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.
* 9:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m.

We offer flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance while meeting the needs of the children and families we serve.

SIGN ON BONUS

Full time

Intro and job overview: 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.

Join an outstanding multi-disciplinary team including an on-staff psychiatric team and licensed clinical staff. Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is an accredited NHSC facility. 

The National Health Service Core (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 

Excellent outdoor activities including, hiking, biking, kayaking, wellness, ziplining, and fishing.

Welcoming community and a great place to raise a family.

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 your insurance premiums. 

* Medical Insurance 
* Dental Insurance 
* Vision Insurance
* 403 (b) Retirement Plan
* Paid Vacation & 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

Help Children and Families Build Healthier Futures

At Klamath Basin Behavioral Health, we believe mental health is just as important as physical health. Through trauma-informed, evidence-based care, we help children, adolescents, and families overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful change.
We're seeking a Child Outpatient Therapist who is passionate about supporting youth and empowering families through compassionate, high-quality mental health services.

What You'll Accomplish
In this role, you will:

* Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
* Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents.
* Engage parents and caregivers as active partners in treatment.
* Help clients achieve measurable progress toward their mental health and wellness goals.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, whole-person care.
* Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with agency and regulatory standards.

What You'll Bring

* Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
* Eligibility to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in Oregon.
* Strong assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic skills.
* Ability to build trust with children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds.
* Valid driver's license and authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred

* Professional licensure or active pursuit of licensure in Oregon.
* Experience providing outpatient mental health services to children and adolescents.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment approaches.

Why Join KBBH?
At KBBH, you'll join a collaborative team committed to providing individualized, compassionate care to children and families throughout our community. Your work will directly impact the emotional well-being, stability, and long-term success of the youth and families we serve.

Required Application Materials

* Resume
* Unofficial transcripts

Apply today and help children and families create healthier, more hopeful futures.

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, and veteran's status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for children and adolescents. They will also provide direct therapeutic services while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, whole-person care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and be eligible to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in Oregon. Strong assessment and therapeutic skills are required, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental Health AssessmentIndividual TherapyTrauma-informed CareEvidence-based PracticeCrisis InterventionCase ManagementChild DevelopmentAdolescent CounselingMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient Advocacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Outpatient Therapist at Klamath Youth Development Center a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 16% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Klamath Youth Development Center

Non-profit Organization Management
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation & Wellness Days
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)