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Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

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

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Norman, Oklahoma, us, 73019


Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

Join a team that CARES!

Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.

About the Position : Under general direction provides professional behavioral health services, including assessments and psychotherapy, to support recovery and wellness within a designated caseload or population. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to address the physical and behavioral health needs of individuals in services.

Job Type/Salary:Salary range is based on experience, tenure and certification:

$71,000 - $79,380 (Licensed Behavioral Health Professional, 2465)$66,000 - $77,175 (Licensure Candidate Behavioral Health Professional, 4458)

Schedule: Mon - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Occasional weekend and holiday coverage may be required.

2 positions availableposted until filledMinimum Qualifications and Experience:

• (LBHP) - Completion of curriculum requirements for a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or closely related field; and Must be a practitioner with a license to practice in the state issued by one of the following licensure boards: Psychology, Social Work (clinical specialty only); Professional Counselor; Marriage and Family Therapist; Behavioral Practitioner; or Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

• (LCBHP) - Completion of curriculum requirements for a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field; and Must be actively and regularly receiving board approved supervision, and extended supervision by a fully licensed clinician if board's supervision requirement is met but the individual is not yet licensed, to become licensed by one of the following licensure boards: Psychology, Social Work (clinical specialty only); Professional Counselor; Marriage and Family Therapist; Behavioral Practitioner; or Alcohol and Drug Counselor. (examples include: Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LBP, LADC, LADC/MH).

Special Requirements:

Willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with position, e.g., attend training etc. Must maintain a valid driver's license.Position requires participation in on-call rotation unless exempted by Executive Director.Benefit Highlights:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiumsA wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitationsFlexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent careEmployee assistance programs and health and fitness programs11 paid holidays15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first yearRetirement Savings Plan with a generous matchLongevity Bonus for years of serviceStudent Loan repayment optionsTraining opportunities for CEU requirements

About us:

Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as a Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults. Griffin Memorial Hospital is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving persons aged 18 and over with severe mental illness and provides in-patient hospital care for those in need of mental health & substance abuse services.

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-Placement Testing:

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

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.