Licensed Behavioral Health Professional - Children's Services

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

81d • $71,000

About The Position

Under general direction this position provides professional telephone and on-site emergency/crisis intervention and therapy services to children struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues and their families. Participates with an interdisciplinary team in treatment and discharge planning. May have supervisory duties assigned which include administrative responsibility for Behavioral Health Case Managers.

Requirements

• Licensed Behavioral Health Professional with a master's degree in psychology, social work, guidance and counseling, or closely related field.
• Possess a license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC, or similar license in the behavioral health field.
• Licensed Candidate Behavioral Health Professional with a master's degree in psychology, social work, guidance and counseling, or closely related behavioral health field.
• Must be license-eligible or under supervision for licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC, or similar license in the behavioral health field.
• Valid driver’s license for job-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional telephone and on-site emergency/crisis intervention and therapy services to children and families.
• Participate with an interdisciplinary team in treatment and discharge planning.
• May have supervisory duties including administrative responsibility for Behavioral Health Case Managers.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees