LAC Specialist

About the role

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. Join an outstanding multi-disciplinary team including an on-staff psychiatric team and licensed clinical staff. Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is an accredited NHSC facility. The National Health Service Core (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program is open to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavioral health providers who are employed by accredited sites.

Vision: Sharing the power of mental wellbeing. Mission: Providing compassionate care throughout our community. Excellent outdoor activities including, hiking, biking, kayaking, wellness, ziplining, and fishing. Welcoming community and a great place to raise a family.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals successfully navigate admission, stabilization, and discharge processes within the sobering and hold programs.
• Support clients in accessing follow-up mental health, substance use treatment, housing, medical, and community-based services.
• Monitor client well-being, document observations, and provide interventions consistent with individual service plans.
• Create a safe, respectful, and recovery-oriented environment for clients and staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation to support continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate closely with nursing staff, behavioral health professionals, community partners, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and practical supports, including coordination of services and community resources.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral health situations and help maintain the safety and security of the facility.
• Contribute to a positive team culture focused on dignity, respect, accountability, and client-centered care.
• Complete admissions, discharges, and related documentation.
• Provide discharge planning and coordinate referrals to appropriate services and supports.
• Monitor and document client status, behaviors, and outcomes.
• Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary care discussions.
• Deliver therapeutic and skills-based interventions as directed by the individual's service plan.
• Administer medications and perform basic nursing-related tasks when trained, authorized, and delegated in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintain accurate client records within required timeframes.
• Support facility operations, resident needs, environmental safety, and daily program activities.
• Communicate client concerns, facility needs, and operational issues to leadership.
• Attend team meetings and actively contribute to program quality and client success.
• Perform other duties consistent with the role and level of training.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must meet Oregon requirements for designation as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) through one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field; or
• A combination of at least three years of relevant education, training, work experience, or related qualifications.

Successful candidates will demonstrate an understanding of behavioral health services, recovery-oriented care, and effective communication with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

Preferred Experience: Experience working with adults experiencing mental illness, substance use disorders, or other behavioral health needs. Experience in residential treatment, crisis services, sobering programs, community-based services, or related healthcare settings.

Certifications & Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain MHACBO QMHA certification. Valid Oregon driver's license and insurable driving record. Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain upon hire. Driving is required as part of this position to support program operations, community-based services, and client-related activities. This position does not perform secure transportation