Behavioral Health Clinician II or III

State of Oklahoma•Purcell, OK

1d•$33 - $35

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician works in Oklahoma’s SoonerStart early intervention program, serving families with infants and toddlers from birth to age three who have developmental delays and/or disabilities. The clinician provides intervention services to children and families to enhance well-being, support learning and development through everyday opportunities, and facilitate early identification of psychological, social, emotional, or behavioral concerns. Services may include screening, evaluation, intervention, parent education, psychoeducation, prevention, training, and consultation with families and professionals. The position provides diagnostic and therapeutic services related to behavioral and social-emotional development in children’s natural environments, such as homes and childcare settings, as well as in an office. The role uses evidence-based or evidence-informed, developmentally sensitive, and trauma-informed approaches. It may also involve telework and remote service delivery. This is a temporary, part-time position based in Purcell, Oklahoma. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary. The hourly rate is up to $32.69 for Level II or $34.62 for Level III, based on education and experience.

Requirements

Level II: Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, human relations, clinical/direct practice social work, or a closely related field, including at least one semester of a 300-hour applied clinical practicum in psychology or counseling.
Level II: One year of post-master’s experience providing professional counseling services; must be license eligible and working toward licensure.
Level II: Obtain the required license within 18 months of employment.
Level III: Three years of qualifying experience.
Level III: A passing score on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification, or a current license as an LPC, LMFT, LBP, LCSW, NCSP, HSP, or BCBA; alternatively, a doctorate in psychology or education specializing in clinical, counseling, or school psychology, including an academic year of full-time pre-doctoral internship from an accredited program listed by the American Psychological Association at the time of completion.
Provide documentation of required education, certification, or licensure when applying.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Pass a background check.
Be willing to perform job-related travel; occasional in-state overnight and weekend travel may be required.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability relevant to the applicable level, including assessment and evaluation tools, counseling and intervention techniques, mental and behavioral health concerns, therapeutic planning and intervention, and family training.

Responsibilities

Provide early intervention services in children’s and families’ natural environments, including homes, childcare settings, and parks.
Participate in family interviews.
Conduct intakes, interview clients, and complete assessments to recommend appropriate services.
Collaborate with families and caregivers to identify goals and develop strategies and an Individualized Family Service Plan responsive to the child’s and family’s mental and behavioral health needs.
Coach caregivers on strategies to address social-emotional and behavioral concerns.
Participate in developing and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Serve on an interdisciplinary team monitoring the effectiveness of child health and development services.
Provide community outreach, training, and consultation to support child and family well-being and positive health outcomes.
Consult with community agencies, childcare providers, and school systems on behalf of families, and provide special programs as requested.
Maintain confidential service records, including progress notes and evaluation reports, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Be present in the office as an essential function of the job.
Support the agency’s mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and ethical code.
Work effectively as part of a team and assist peers.
Perform other duties as assigned.