Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Licensed Candidate Behavioral Health Professional   Join a team that CARES!    Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.  Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.  We take that very seriously – because we care!    About us :

• Come grow with us!  The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour / 365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma.  Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found Incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.  OFC is expanding with new construction scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2025 adding an additional 84 beds.  When completed, OFC will have a total of 352 beds to house consumers       About the Position :   Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Social Work department is hiring for Licensed Behavioral Health Professionals that would provide professional behavioral health services to patients in an inpatient setting, including assessments and psychotherapy, to support recovery and wellness within a designated caseload or population.  Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to address the physical and behavioral health needs of individuals in services.    Job Type / Salary :    Open / Close dates : 10 / 8 / 2025 – until filled  Full-time  Payrate : Licensed Behavioral Health Professional $34.13 / hr;                    Licensure Candidate Behavioral Health Professional $31.73 / hr  Primary Working Hours are 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm  FLSA Status : Exempt  Primary Work Location / Department :   OFC / Social Work  Vacancies :  1    Minimum Qualifications and Experience :    LBHP- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field and must be a practitioner with a license to practice, issued by one of the following Oklahoma state licensure boards : Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers (clinical specialty only), Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure, Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board, or the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (examples of accepted licensure include : Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP), Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor / Mental Health (LADC / MH)) OR the completion a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field and be actively and regularly receiving board approved supervision, and extended supervision by a fully licensed clinician if the board's supervision requirement is met, but the individual is not yet licensed, to become licensed by one of the following licensure boards : Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Behavioral Practitioner), Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board, Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board, or Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (Alcohol and Drug Counselor) plus one (1) year of experience in providing professional behavioral services to consumers in a state approved facility or similar entity.     LCBHP- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field and be actively and regularly receiving board approved supervision, and extended supervision by a fully licensed clinician if the board's supervision requirement is met, but the individual is not yet licensed, to become licensed by one of the following licensure boards : Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (Professional Counselor; Marriage and Family Therapist, and Behavioral Practitioner), Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board, or the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (Alcohol and Drug Counselor).    Special Requirements :   Board approved supervision must begin no later than 30 days of start date.  Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.  Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.  Preference may be given to candidates meeting the Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) status as defined by Title 43A 1-103(11) for some positions.    Great Reasons to Work with Us :   ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include :   Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums  A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations  Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care  Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs  11 paid holidays  15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year  Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match  Longevity Bonus for years of service  Student Loan repayment options  Training opportunities for CEU requirements    Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing :    Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.    THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK.
• WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY.
• EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.    Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.    The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.    Powered by JazzHR