Licensure Candidate or Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LCBHP/LBHP)

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

13d • $66,000 - $79,380 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LBHP) or Licensed Candidate Behavioral Health Professional (LCBHP) provides assessments, psychotherapy, and professional behavioral health services to support individuals in recovery and wellness. The position is in the Consumer Services department at Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma. GMH serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma and provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for adults with substance use, co-occurring mental health, and trauma-related conditions.

Training and full-time schedules are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional weekend and holiday coverage may be required, along with participation in an on-call rotation unless exempted. The agency provides coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week; work hours and location may vary according to business needs, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. Job-related travel, such as travel for training, may be required. The position is posted until filled.

Requirements

• For the LBHP classification: a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field, plus full licensure (examples listed include LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LBP, and LADC).
• For the LCBHP classification: a master’s degree in a relevant field and active supervision toward licensure.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Openness to job-related travel.
• Participation in an on-call rotation unless exempted.
• Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must submit to drug testing following a conditional offer; appointment is contingent on a negative test result.

Nice To Haves

• Experience, tenure, or certifications may affect salary; no specific preferred qualifications are stated.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, psychotherapy, and professional behavioral health services.
• Support individuals on their journey to recovery and wellness.
• Participate in an on-call rotation unless exempted.
• Provide occasional weekend and holiday coverage as required.
• Travel for job-related purposes, such as training, as needed.

Benefits

• Generous benefits allowance to help pay for insurance.
• Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Leave accrual and holiday pay based on hours worked.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Longevity bonuses.
• Training and development opportunities, including continuous learning for CEU requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level