Behavioral Health Therapist - Recovery Center

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Talihina, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides counseling to individuals and groups to promote optimal mental and emotional health. The role provides assessment and stabilization for people experiencing mental health crises and counseling for issues including addictions and substance abuse, family and marital problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, self-esteem, aging, and other emotional stressors. The therapist also provides integrated behavioral health services, including self-care plan development, coping skills, and motivational interviewing. The position works closely with primary care providers, medical clinic support staff, and preventive program services staff. Services are delivered across hospital settings including family practice, the emergency room, pediatrics, and women’s health. The therapist may refer patients for inpatient treatment, coordinate transportation and documentation, maintain confidential treatment records and patient safety standards, liaise among medical staff, patients, relatives, and outside agencies, and collaborate on assessments, referrals, and treatment plans. The role reports to Behavioral Health leadership. This is a regular, full-time salaried position, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pay is at paygrade 13 and depends on experience and credentials. Weekly earned wage access is available as an option.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related human services field from a nationally accredited college or university.
Work under supervision toward Licensed Mental Health Professional credentials (LPC, LCSW, LADC-MH, or LMFT).
Two years of experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

Provide assessment and stabilization for individuals experiencing mental health crises.
Counsel individuals on crisis issues, including addictions and substance abuse, family and marital problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, self-esteem, aging, and other emotional stressors.
Provide behavioral health services, develop self-care plans, teach coping skills, use motivational interviewing, and provide related integrated behavioral health services.
Work closely with primary care providers, medical clinic support staff, and preventive program services staff across medical clinic settings.
Refer patients for inpatient treatment, arrange transportation, and provide necessary documentation to treatment facilities.
Prepare and maintain treatment records, protect patient-record confidentiality, and uphold patient safety standards.
Serve as a liaison among medical staff, patients, relatives, and outside agencies.
Provide services in hospital settings including family practice, the emergency room, pediatrics, and women’s health.
Interpret and help resolve problems related to patients’ medical conditions or hospitalization.
Collaborate with staff on clinical assessments, referrals for continuing services, and treatment plans.
Perform other duties as assigned.