Licensed Behavioral Health Professional - Triage

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

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health Triage Department is hiring a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or candidate to provide behavioral health services. The position carries a caseload of adults coping with severe mental illness and/or substance abuse and works as an active member of a triage treatment team. Duties include completing evaluations and referrals, preparing LMHP statements, and providing brief therapeutic interventions such as crisis stabilization and safety or wellness planning. The clinician also assists with retrieving referrals, scanning documents, completing intake forms, and other tasks needed to evaluate patients for screening, treatment, services, care, or outside referrals. The role is based in the Triage Department at the Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, the agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and work hours and location may vary based on business needs. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. Job-related travel may be required. The position offers an annual salary of $66,000 or more for a licensure candidate under supervision and $71,000 or more for a fully licensed behavioral health professional. The stated pay range is $66,000–$71,000+, based on experience, tenure, and certifications. Applicants must pass an OSBI background check. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must submit to pre-employment or pre-placement drug testing after a conditional offer, and appointment is contingent on a negative result. The agency describes its mission as promoting healthy communities and providing high-quality care to enhance the well-being of Oklahomans. Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health provides a supportive, safe, and welcoming environment with integrated therapeutic interventions for adults experiencing mental health crises, with or without substance abuse, who are medically stable. The center is being replaced by the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center, a new facility under construction in downtown Tulsa.

Requirements

For the fully licensed pathway: a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field, and a license to practice from an accepted Oklahoma state licensure board.
For the fully licensed pathway, accepted licenses include Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LBP, Licensed Behavior Analyst, LADC, or LADC/MH, among others listed in the posting.
For the supervised, not-yet-licensed pathway requiring one year of experience: a relevant master's degree, active and regular board-approved supervision (and extended supervision by a fully licensed clinician when required), and one year of professional behavioral services experience in a state-approved facility or similar entity.
For the LBHP Candidate pathway: a relevant master's degree and active, regular board-approved supervision (and extended supervision by a fully licensed clinician when required) toward licensure through one of the listed Oklahoma boards.
Pass an OSBI background check.
Be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel and have a valid driver’s license.
Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass required drug testing following a conditional offer.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health services to adults coping with severe mental illness and/or substance abuse.
Carry a caseload and work as an active member of a triage treatment team.
Complete evaluations and referrals and prepare LMHP statements.
Provide brief therapeutic interventions, including crisis stabilization and development of safety and wellness plans.
Assist with retrieving referrals, scanning documents, and completing intake forms.
Help evaluate patients for screening, treatment, services, care, and possible outside referrals.
Fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.
Work weekends and overtime if required by agency needs.

Benefits

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 during 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.