Behavioral Health Professional Coordinator

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Tulsa, OK

1d•$38

About The Position

We are hiring a Behavioral Health Professional Coordinator. Duties would involve supervising designated staff in methods which ensure the ongoing development of staff to perform high quality, integrated, comprehensive, and individualized care. Directing operations and services to achieve the individual’s self-identified goals and the organization-defined recovery and wellness outcomes for the individuals in services. Ensuring the provision of culturally and linguistically responsive services consistent with the priorities and values of the organization, giving priority to reducing disparities in access to service. Providing staff evaluations and completing other organization defined administrative duties. Interviewing individuals and families by telehealth and/or in-person to explore needs and resources of those requesting services. Developing treatment plans in collaboration with individuals/families in services and a clinical team. Ensuring assessments; individual, group and family counseling; and crisis intervention services are individualized, provided with high fidelity to evidence-based approaches, documented to facility policy, and within direct care service standards set by the organization. Participating in interdisciplinary staffing and clinical consultations to ensure a high quality of clinical care and ensure the needs of individuals served are met. Participating in on call rotations within the facility to ensure continuity of care to individuals in services. Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor/Mental Health (LADC/MH)) plus three (3) years of post-master's experience in providing professional behavioral services to consumers in a state approved facility or similar entity.
OR
The completion 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, Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board, or Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (Alcohol and Drug Counselor) plus four (4) years of experience in providing professional behavioral services to consumers in a state approved facility or similar entity.
Board approved supervision must begin no later than 30 days of start date.
Applicants must possess and maintain a valid Oklahoma Driver's License and be willing and able to perform any job-related travel normally associated with position.
Some agencies may require certification through a specific Oklahoma licensure board.
Position requires participation in on-call rotation unless exempted by Executive Director.
Some agencies have determined some positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by Title 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Supervising designated staff in methods which ensure the ongoing development of staff to perform high quality, integrated, comprehensive, and individualized care.
Directing operations and services to achieve the individual’s self-identified goals and the organization-defined recovery and wellness outcomes for the individuals in services.
Ensuring the provision of culturally and linguistically responsive services consistent with the priorities and values of the organization, giving priority to reducing disparities in access to service.
Providing staff evaluations and completing other organization defined administrative duties.
Interviewing individuals and families by telehealth and/or in-person to explore needs and resources of those requesting services.
Developing treatment plans in collaboration with individuals/families in services and a clinical team.
Ensuring assessments; individual, group and family counseling; and crisis intervention services are individualized, provided with high fidelity to evidence-based approaches, documented to facility policy, and within direct care service standards set by the organization.
Participating in interdisciplinary staffing and clinical consultations to ensure a high quality of clinical care and ensure the needs of individuals served are met.
Participating in on call rotations within the facility to ensure continuity of care to individuals in services.
Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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