Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or Candidate

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

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) in Vinita, Oklahoma, is a secure, 24-hour inpatient forensic facility providing jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. The Social Work department is hiring a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or licensure candidate to provide professional behavioral health services to patients in an inpatient setting, including assessments and psychotherapy, supporting recovery and wellness within an assigned caseload or population. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to address individuals’ physical and behavioral health needs. The position is full-time, exempt, and based in the OFC Social Work department. Primary working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; work hours and location may vary based on business necessity. The position participates in an on-call rotation unless exempted by the Facility Administrator. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. One vacancy is listed. The posting dates are October 15, 2026, until filled. Pay is $34.13 per hour for a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional and $31.73 per hour for a licensure candidate. The Licensed Behavioral Health Professional qualification requires a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field and either an applicable Oklahoma license or qualifying active board-approved supervision toward licensure, along with one year of experience providing professional behavioral services to consumers in a state-approved facility or similar entity. The licensure-candidate qualification requires the relevant master’s degree and active, regular board-approved supervision toward licensure. Board-approved supervision must begin no later than 30 days after the start date. Applicants must pass an OSBI background check, hold a valid driver’s license, and be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel. Preference may be given to candidates meeting the Licensed Mental Health Professional status defined by Title 43A 1-103(11) for some positions.

Requirements

For the Licensed Behavioral Health Professional classification: a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field.
For the Licensed Behavioral Health Professional classification: an applicable license issued by an identified Oklahoma state licensure board, or qualifying active and regular board-approved supervision toward licensure plus one year of experience providing professional behavioral services to consumers in a state-approved facility or similar entity.
For the licensure-candidate classification: a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field and active, regular board-approved supervision toward licensure through an applicable Oklahoma board.
Board-approved supervision must begin no later than 30 days after the start date.
Pass an OSBI background check.
Have a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel.
Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to candidates meeting Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) status as defined by Title 43A 1-103(11) for some positions.

Responsibilities

Provide professional behavioral health services to patients in an inpatient setting.
Conduct assessments and provide psychotherapy to support recovery and wellness within a designated caseload or population.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address the physical and behavioral health needs of individuals in services.
Participate in an on-call rotation unless exempted by the Facility Administrator.
Fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.

Benefits

Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses.
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
11 paid holidays.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in 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.