Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Coordinator

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

20d•$78,000

About The Position

Positions within this job family provide professional behavioral health services, including assessments and psychotherapy, to support recovery and wellness within a designated caseload or population, in a state agency, institution, or mental health facility or clinic. At this level employees supervise designated staff to provide the general oversight and direction of clinical care to a designated caseload or population and to ensure the ongoing development of staff to perform high quality, integrated, comprehensive, and individualized care. Directs operations and services to achieve the individual's self-identified goals and the organization-defined recovery and wellness outcomes for individuals in services. Ensures 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 services. Performs all required supervisory and administrative duties in compliance with agency policies and all applicable state and federal rules and laws. Provides professional behavioral health services, including assessments and psychotherapy, in support of recovery and wellness. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to address the physical and behavioral health needs of individuals in services. Operated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center (CACMHC) is a fully accredited 15-bed psychiatric hospital and outpatient clinic. Other CACMHC offices located in Southeastern Oklahoma are—Holdenville Satellite, Heavener Satellite, Hugo Satellite, Idabel Satellite, Stigler Satellite, Atoka Satellite and Ada PACT. CACMHC is committed to acknowledging and honoring differences in ethnic and other diverse groups of people. The agency recognizes the vital role this plays in the emotional well-being, identity, and therapeutic care of adults, children and families served, and will tolerate nothing less than respectful, thoughtful, empathic attitudes from its employees and consultants. CACMHC offers rewarding career opportunities for health care professionals in a progressive and dynamic psychiatric care facility and outpatient clinic. THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Minimum one (1) year experience in team leadership or supervisory role.
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

Provides professional behavioral health services, including assessments and psychotherapy, in support of recovery and wellness.
Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to address the physical and behavioral health needs of individuals in services.
Directs operations and services to achieve the individual's self-identified goals and the organization-defined recovery and wellness outcomes for individuals in services.
Ensures 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 services.
Performs all required supervisory and administrative duties in compliance with agency policies and all applicable state and federal rules and laws.

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