Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

State of Oklahoma • KS

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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. This includes collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to address the physical and behavioral health needs of individuals in services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field
• 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
• One (1) year of experience in providing professional behavioral services to consumers in a state approved facility or similar entity
• Possess and maintain a valid Oklahoma Driver's License
• Willing and able to perform any job-related travel normally associated with position
• Participation in on-call rotation unless exempted by Executive Director

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Some agencies may require licensure or certification through a specific Oklahoma licensure board

Responsibilities

• Interviews individuals and families by telehealth and/or in-person to explore needs and resources of those requesting services
• Develops treatment plans in collaboration with individuals/families in services and a clinical team
• Provides assessments, individual, group, and family counseling
• Provides crisis intervention, ensuring services are individualized, provided with high fidelity to evidence-based approaches, documented appropriately, and within direct care service standards set by the agency
• Participates in interdisciplinary staffing and clinical consultations to ensure high quality clinical care and the needs of individuals served are met
• Participates in on-call rotations within the facility or unit, to ensure continuity of care to individuals in services
• Adheres to all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to consumer rights regulations, confidentiality laws, and accreditation requirements associated with this position and field

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employment
• Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree