Therapist Intern

Job Title: Therapist Intern

Department: Adult Outpatient

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM to 5PM/ Part-Time; Flexibility allowed depending on the Clinical Supervisor. Temporary position for the purpose of Practicum Internship

Clinical Supervisor: Krupali Michaels

Administrative Supervisor: 

Join our KBBH team and find meaningful work, inspiring colleagues, career growth, 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 & behavioral health providers 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 support the whole person and show up for one another with care, collaboration, and respect 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.

Pay: $23 per hour.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan 8% Match
• 15 Paid Vacation Days & 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

About the Role

As a Therapist Intern at KBBH, you play a meaningful part in supporting individuals and families on their journey toward healing and resilience; all while growing your own professional skills under the guidance of experienced clinicians. You will deliver supervised, trauma informed, culturally responsive services that may include individual, family, or group therapy; case management; psychoeducation; and crisis support (depending on program assignment). Interns at KBBH are fully integrated into multidisciplinary treatment teams, with opportunities to learn, stretch, and gain confidence in real world clinical environments.

Your role is designed to support your development as a future therapist while ensuring clients receive high quality care anchored in dignity, respect, and client voice. You’ll build foundational counseling skills, strengthen case conceptualization, and gain familiarity with evidence informed practices that align with your graduate training program.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver client centered, supervised clinical services

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy under supervision
• Complete assessments, DSM 5 diagnoses, and treatment plans
• Offer case management, skills training, and psychoeducation

Maintain timely and accurate documentation

• Complete all clinical documentation by end of business day
• Use collaborative and concurrent documentation practices
• Resolve documentation and billing errors within two business days
• Maintain HIPAA compliant and program aligned records

Engage in reflective learning & professional development

• Participate in weekly clinical supervision and staff meetings
• Demonstrate growth in clinical competencies and confidence
• Incorporate feedback and supervision into service delivery

Support coordinated, high quality care

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, supervisors, and community partners
• Assist with referrals and care transitions
• Close cases with complete documentation within 14 days of termination

Meet performance based productivity expectations

• Manage a supervised caseload aligned with intern level
• Meet prorated productivity goals outlined in the intern’s Productivity Agreement in collaboration with your supervisor.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• You provide timely, respectful, and effective clinical services
• Documentation is complete, accurate, and same day
• You demonstrate ongoing clinical skill development through supervision
• Clients and families experience connection, dignity, and trust
• You follow ethical standards, HIPAA, and Oregon Administrative Rules
• You actively participate in team meetings, supervision, and training
• You support a continuum of care that is cost effective, timely, and client centered

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field, and in the practicum level of the program.
• Active collaborative educational agreement between KBBH and the graduate program
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and effective communication
• Ability to work within program, state, and academic scope of practice
• Participation in weekly supervision with a qualified clinical supervisor

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must meet all requirements of their graduate program to maintain intern status
• MHACBO.org QMHA certification eligible
• All certifications must be maintained throughout employment

If you’re ready to grow your clinical skills in a supportive, people first environment where learning and compassion go hand in hand, we’d love to support you on your professional journey.

Apply today! and take the next step toward career development and meaningful work at KBBH.

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.