Behavioral Health Clinician II, III – Temporary

State of Oklahoma•Purcell, OK

6d•$33 - $35

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician II or III provides intervention services to children from birth to age three and their families to enhance well-being. The clinician supports early identification of psychological, social, emotional, and behavioral concerns; provides psychoeducation, prevention, training, and education; and consults with parents and professionals on techniques that promote optimal social-emotional development. Services are evidence-based or evidence-informed, developmentally sensitive, and trauma-informed, and are delivered in settings where children typically spend time, such as their homes or childcare settings. Services include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education. The role provides diagnostic and therapeutic services related to behavioral and social-emotional development. It involves working with families and caregivers, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and supporting child and family well-being through community outreach and consultation. The position is temporary and part-time, based in Purcell, Oklahoma, with a Monday–Friday schedule of up to 19 hours per week. Office presence is an essential function. Telework or remote service provision may also be required. Level II is a career-level position for newly licensed or license-eligible clinicians performing advanced professional work, including administering and interpreting tests, assigning diagnoses, and providing treatment-related services. Level III is a specialist-level position with responsibility for advanced assessment and treatment services, including highly specialized clinical services and assigned mental and behavioral health functions.

Requirements

Level II: Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, human relations, clinical/direct practice social work, or a closely related field, including one semester of at least 300 hours of 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: License must be obtained within 18 months of employment.
Level III: Three years of qualifying experience.
Level III: 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, or a qualifying doctorate in psychology or education with a clinical, counseling, or school psychology specialty and one academic year of full-time pre-doctoral internship from an APA-accredited program at the time of completion.
Provide documentation of required education, certification, or licensure at the time of application.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must pass a background check.
Must be willing to perform job-related travel; occasional in-state overnight and weekend travel may be required.
Level II knowledge and abilities include administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized cognitive, affective, and behavioral tests; understanding mental disorders and treatment; statistical research; family training; evaluating and diagnosing social, emotional, relationship, cognitive, and behavioral concerns; counseling and therapeutic intervention; and effective oral and written communication.
Level III knowledge and abilities include psychotherapeutic and behavioral intervention techniques; assessment and evaluation tools; administering, scoring, and interpreting counseling tests, including specialized tests; mental disorders and treatment; counseling theories; statistical research; family and psychoeducational parent-training methods; and counseling, diagnosis, treatment planning, testing, and effective oral and written communication.
Physical ability to talk, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide early intervention services in children’s and families’ natural environments, such as homes, childcare settings, and parks.
Participate in family interviews.
Conduct intakes, including client interviews, and assessments to make appropriate service recommendations.
Collaborate with families and caregivers to identify goals and develop strategies and effective Individualized Family Service Plans based on child and family mental and behavioral health needs.
Coach caregivers on implementing 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate knowledge of and support the organization’s mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and ethical code.
Work effectively in a team environment and assist peers.
Perform all job-related travel associated with the position.