Outpatient Therapist

Job DetailsJob Location: KCTS - Tulsa, OK 74110Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $55.00 - $60.00 HourlyJob Category: Behavioral HealthAbout the Company:

Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services (KCTS) is a licensed treatment provider focused on recovery from substance use. It offers outpatient programs, counseling, and medication-assisted treatment in a supportive, confidential environment aimed at long-term success.

Job Summary:

The Outpatient Therapist shall perform diagnostic evaluation, clinical and treatment planning, and therapy, including individual therapy, family therapy and crisis intervention for adults, and families by telehealth, in the community, and in the office. The Therapist performs oversight and direction for clinical case and participates in all treatment team activities. The incumbent will address root cause issues and resulting behavioral and emotional maladaptation related to issues such as abuse trauma, neglect, mood disorders, anger, opposition family problems, personality disorders, and addiction issues. The Therapist will obtain information through observations, interviews, and assessments to decide the best course of action to help their client. Therapists will assist their clients by using best practice therapeutic intervention methods to help them achieve stated goals and objectives for success.

Clinical Job Duties:


Assessing patients through detailed conversation, motivational interviewing, evaluation, and observation to determine the appropriate plan of care.
Developing individualized comprehensive treatment plans that include counseling, medication, case management, etc. to meet patient’s specific goals and objectives.
Administer screening and assessment questionnaires.
Monitor and document client progress as needed.
Conducting individual, family, clinical crisis intervention, and group counseling sessions for individuals and families.
Attends all assigned individual and group supervision meetings.
Participates in regular professional development training in accordance with discipline and level of skill.
Assist patients to build strong coping strategies, then formulate and coordinate discharge and aftercare planning.
Refer patients to any additional services needed.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.


Administrative Job Duties:


Keep detailed psychotherapy and progress notes.
Complete all paperwork for each patient and have it ready for the billing department by the end of the week.
Attend departmental meetings as scheduled and directed.
Represent Keetoowah Cherokee Treatment Services in the fostering of referral development.
Participates in community boards, committees, or advocacy groups when required or appropriate.
Follow all policies and procedures set forth in KCTS/Echota policy and procedures.
Attends administrative and clinical staffing when scheduled.

QualificationsRequired Education:


Master’s degree in a Human Services field is required.
Current licensure in the state of Oklahoma is required or be under supervision for licensure in a mental health discipline (LADC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW).


Required Experience:


Minimum of two years’ experience with a behavioral health clinic preferred.
The ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Knowledge of human growth and development, individual and group treatment approaches, and assessment and treatment planning, and de-escalation techniques.
Familiarity with community-based resources in the local community.
Knowledge of technology and systems preferred.
Follow all guidelines, regulations, standards, and Federal state and tribal policies.
Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license and a clear background check.


Incumbent will be required to avoid all dual relationships with clients, maintaining the professionalism of the agency.

Incumbent will be required to meet the quota of billable sessions each week, thirty (30), to maintain full-time status and be eligible for Health benefits/PTO/17 paid Tribal Holidays.

This position may have care of or contact with Indian children.  

Applicants must meet the stated minimum qualifications for the position as listed in the job posting. In the event of a tie, we reserve the right to give preference to qualified UKB Tribal members or other Native American applicants. 

The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary to meet organizational needs.