Primary Purpose:
This position is a split role that involves being a contracted member of the interdisciplinary team at Rogue Valley Mentoring (RVM) supporting the health, safety, and impact of mentoring relationships within RVM’s 1:1 Match Program as well as carrying a small caseload of outpatient clients through Kairos Jackson Services’ outpatient program. At RVM, this role will hold the title of RVM Clinical Support Coordinator and report to the Match Program Director. At Jackson Services, this role will hold the title of Individual & Family Therapist and report to their assigned site supervisor. In both roles, this position is responsible for building trusting relationships while maintaining clear ethical and professional boundaries, applying a strength-based, culturally responsive approach, and maintaining flexibility and adaptability in collaborative team-based settings.
Education and Experience:
Must meet Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) classifications, which includes a degree in one of the following:
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Graduate degree in Psychology;
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Graduate degree in Counseling;
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Graduate degree in Social Work;
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Graduate degree in Recreational, Art, or Music Therapy; or
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Graduate degree in a behavioral science field.
Must be licensed in a clinical field (LCSW/LPC/LMFT, etc.) and have two years’ post-licensure experience in direct mental health service delivery. Experience in case management, behavioral health, and community-based services required. Additionally, bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural lived experience reflective of the community served is preferred.
Must demonstrate the ability to conduct an assessment, including identifying precipitating events, gathering histories of mental and physical health, substance abuse, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts, assessing family, cultural, social and work relationships, conducting a mental status examination, complete a DSM diagnosis, write and supervise the implementation of a Service Plan, and provide individual, family or group therapy within the scope of their training.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Provide proof of current, valid Oregon Driver’s License (or if out-of-state will obtain Oregon license within 30 days), comprehensive automobile insurance (if applicable) and a safe driving record (minimum of 3 yrs.) to use company or personal vehicle for required duties.
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Successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and Medicaid Fraud Check.
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Obtain and maintain current certification in the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment.
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Obtain and maintain current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification and demonstrate proficiency in Certification procedures.
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Obtain and maintain current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Obtain and maintain National Provider Identifier (NPI) number and credentialing application process.
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Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Core Competencie
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Deliver and coordinate psychiatric services for outpatient youth, young adults, and families in a collaborative team-based environment.
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Demonstrate knowledge of all applicable Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) as they pertain to assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing documentation of services for outpatient settings.
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Manage a caseload of RVM mentor-youth matches with regular, proactive check-ins.
- Support match sustainability and long-term relationship development.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation across settings.
- Bring a licensed clinical perspective to case management, ethical dilemmas, and program decisions.
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Support mentors in responding appropriately to complex youth needs.
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Participate in youth/family intake and onboarding processes and determine eligibility using program eligibility matrix.
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Support youth voice, choice, and agency
- Provide resource navigation and referrals for families.
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Ensure services are culturally responsive, affirming, and accessible.
- Develop and facilitate training, onboarding support, and feedback processes in partnership with Match Program Director.
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Provide administrative support for program events.
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Collaborate with referring partners (schools, ODHS, healthcare providers, nonprofits).
- Participate in continuous quality improvement and assurance activities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of youth and young adults’ development and group dynamics by adjusting therapeutic approaches to developmental level and group interactions.
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Safely de-escalate youth and young adults, including in crisis situations, by effectively using verbal intervention skills.
In order to be considered for a position with Kairos, applicants must meet and agree to the following requirements:
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Meet all Education and/or Experience Requirements listed for the specific position.
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Provide references upon request.
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Request official transcripts upon offer of employment.
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Provide proof of current, valid Oregon Driver’s License (or if out-of-state will obtain Oregon license within 30 days), comprehensive automobile insurance (if applicable) and a safe driving record (minimum of 3 yrs.) to use company or personal vehicle for required duties.
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Successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and Medicaid Fraud Check.
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Obtain and maintain current CPI Verbal De-Escalation Certification during employment.
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Obtain and maintain current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification during employment.
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Obtain a Food Handler's Card once employed.
What it means to become a member of the Kairos Team:
Who We Are
Since 1977, we have sought to focus on each instant as providing an opportunity for a therapeutic intervention, a teachable moment. We collaborate with young people, families, and communities across Oregon to provide intensive mental health services and instill hope. We understand and value mental and emotional wellness, and aim to provide opportunities for understanding, healing, and growth in safe and stable environments where every client can achieve excellence.
Mission
"We collaborate with young people, families, and communities to provide intensive mental health services and supports, promote mental wellness, and instill hope."
Vision
A region of communities that understands and values mental and emotional wellness, in which all youth and their families have appropriate support and care.
Values
We value:
Dignity, respect, and appreciation for those we serve and each other
Opportunity for understanding, healing, and growth
Safe and stable environments
Individual voice and diversity
Excellence and achievement
Identifying options when none seem available
Innovation
Lifelong learning
Resilience and recovery
Benefits
Benefits paid by Agency for all full time Kairos Employees (.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE):
Medical Insurance - base plan employee premium paid in full
with $3500.00 HSA deductible buy down by Agency
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Additional Voluntary Benefits available for all full time Kairos Employees (.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE):
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexable Spending Account (DCFSA)
Retirement Benefits available to all Kairos Employees:
401K Contributions
3% Employer Matching after 1 year and/or 1000hrs of service
3% Employer Contribution after 1 year and/or 1000hrs of service
Paid Time Off available to all full time Kairos Employees (.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE)
Holiday Paid Time - available to all full time Kairos Employees (.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE) based on scheduling
6 standard holidays (after 90 days of employment)
4 floating holidays (after 90 days of employment)
Paid Oregon Sick Time Off available to all Kairos Employees
