Behavioral Health Clinician
Listed compensation
$73k-$129k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Make a meaningful impact. Build connections. Find your place in Tribal behavioral health.
Looking for a clinical role where your skills can make a real difference? Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician for its Youth & Family Guidance Center in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
This is an opportunity to bring your clinical experience to a Tribal health setting where culturally responsive, trauma-informed care and strong community connections matter.
With a competitive salary range, full benefits, and the opportunity to support individuals navigating behavioral health and substance use challenges, this role offers meaningful work with room to make a difference.
Position Details
- Location: Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services, Youth & Family Guidance Center — Klamath Falls, OR
- Check our facility: klamathtribalhealth.org
- Employment Type: Regular, full-time employee
- Salary Range: $73,459–$128,810 annually, DOE
- Benefits: Full benefits package
- Reports To: Clinical Services Manager
What You’ll Do
- Provide brief behavioral health assessments, interventions, crisis stabilization, and referrals.
- Assess suicide risk, self-injurious behavior, and other high-risk situations, connecting patients with appropriate support and care.
- Help bridge gaps in access to mental health services and substance use treatment.
- Coordinate care with medical providers, Tribal programs, social services, and community partners.
Support patients and families through advocacy, care coordination, education, and referrals to therapy, recovery services, and treatment programs.
Use evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered approaches while respecting Tribal traditions and healing practices.
Document care accurately, participate in case conferences and clinical supervision, and contribute to behavioral health prevention and community education.
What We Offer
- Competitive annual salary of $73,459–$128,810
- Full benefits package
- Up to $500 in reimbursement toward Oregon licensure testing and costs, as specified by the employer
- The opportunity to contribute to behavioral health services within a Tribal health organization
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 a licensed behavioral health professional who values culturally responsive care, strong community partnerships, and helping people access the support they need, this opportunity is worth a closer look.
Reach out to learn more about the position and application process.
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Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy, or a PsyD/PhD in Psychology or Counseling from an appropriately accredited program.
Current Oregon license as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Out-of-state licensed applicants must be able to obtain Oregon licensure within 12 months of hire.
At least two years of clinical experience; post-graduate supervised training may count toward this requirement.
Experience with dual diagnoses involving behavioral health and substance use disorders.
Experience assessing suicide risk, self-injurious behavior, and other high-risk behaviors, including case management for high-risk clients.
Experience working with individuals who have experienced physical or psychological trauma, with attention to early intervention.
Valid Oregon driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, and eligibility under the employer’s vehicle insurance policy. Out-of-state applicants must obtain an Oregon license within 90 days of hire.
Ability to meet background investigation, health screening, immunization, confidentiality, and other Tribal employment requirements.
BLS certification within 180 days of hire.
Ability to fulfill mandatory reporter responsibilities and the employer’s stated clean-and-sober lifestyle requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Native American populations.
- Familiarity with Klamath Tribal culture and traditional healing practices.
- Experience working on a multidisciplinary clinical team.
- CADC I, II, or III credential.
- Experience in dual-diagnosis assessment and treatment.
- Knowledge of local behavioral health services and community resources.
Key Responsibilities
Provide behavioral health assessments, crisis stabilization, and care coordination for youth and families. Collaborate with medical providers and community partners to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive support.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's 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, 78% are remote, 22% have no call, 66% 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 | 132 active | 7,918 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% remote · 22% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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