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Participate in clinical staffing/triage meetings to discuss appropriate referrals and review charts for quality assurance, and grant or contract compliance.</p><p>10. Participate in group and/or individual clinical supervision in accordance with licensure and ethics requirements.</p><p>11. Network with other professionals, in various Oregon DHS programs, Tribal Administration programs, the criminal justice system, schools and health care systems, as needed to implement effective treatment.</p><p>12. Provide information for the monthly department report to the Behavioral Health Director, when requested.</p><p>13. Participate in the development and implementation of new services, as needed.</p><p>14. Participate in accreditation and site reviews, as needed.</p><p>15. 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Specific caseloads and job duties within the scope of work may be assigned by the supervisor and may vary due to program goals and needs. &nbsp;The supervisor will provide guidance with unusual situations that do not have clear precedents. The Clinical Services Manager will monitor and review work of unlicensed Mental Health Therapists, as required when working toward independent licensure.</p><p>The employee works independently, resolves problems on the basis of past precedent; exercises judgment interpreting guidelines and applicability; and ensures deadlines are met.</p><p>The employee plans and carries out various stages of a project by selecting and using approved methods and techniques as appropriate. 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Klamath Tribal Health will reimburse up to $500 of the cost for testing and license. <strong>(</strong><em><strong>Must submit copy of applicable license with application, if currently licensed). </strong></em>&nbsp;</p><p>· <strong>REQUIRED</strong> to have a minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience. 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