KLAMATH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER·Klamath County, Oregon
Conduct comprehensive mental health screenings and risk assessments for individuals in acute crisis throughout Klamath County. Coordinate care with families, hospitals, and law enforcement while maintaining compliant clinical documentation and treatment plans.
Job Title: Crisis Therapist
Department: Mobile Crisis
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/behavioral health providers at accredited sites.
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 every member of our team. We support the whole person, and that commitment shapes the way we show up for one another every day.
You’ll also enjoy life in a welcoming community surrounded by Southern Oregon’s stunning natural beauty that is perfect for hiking, biking, kayaking, ziplining, fishing, and outdoor wellness.
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.
Crisis Therapist I hourly rate is $28.85-$33.80 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.
As a Crisis Therapist, you will be part of the Mobile Crisis Team, responding anywhere in Klamath County to support individuals navigating acute mental health crises. In the moments when people feel most overwhelmed, your presence provides safety, grounding, and hope. You will conduct evaluations, assess risk, coordinate care, and help determine next steps for individuals experiencing urgent psychiatric or emotional distress. Your work ensures clients receive compassionate, rapid response support that honors their dignity, autonomy, and needs.
This role requires strong clinical judgment, empathy, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm and purposeful in unpredictable situations. You will collaborate closely with law enforcement, hospitals, providers, families, and community partners to ensure each person receives a coordinated and people first crisis intervention experience.
Preferred: 1 year of experience with de-escalation in a crisis setting
If you’re passionate about helping individuals feel safe, supported, and respected during their most vulnerable moments, we would love to meet you.
Apply today! and take the next step toward meaningful work at KBBH.
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 status protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.
Requires a graduate degree in a behavioral science field and qualification as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). A valid Oregon driver's license and insurable driving record are mandatory.
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