Behavioral Health Professional Coordinator - Altus

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,405; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Base Salary of $78,000 - $90,405

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

11 paid holidays

15 days of vacation and sick leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity Bonuses

Training Opportunities

On Call Compensation

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Professional Coordinator in Altus, OK. This role involves supervising outpatient clinical personnel, developing policies, and implementing evidence-based practices. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and relevant licensure. Attractive compensation includes a salary between $78,000 and $90,405, comprehensive health coverage, ample time off, and additional compensation for evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be actively receiving board approved supervision or hold relevant licensure.
• Experience in mental health or substance abuse treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise outpatient personnel in the Altus office.
• Oversee clinical personnel in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based practices and provide training.

Skills

Supervision

Policy Development

Evidence-based Practices

Clinical Education

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field

Job description

About the Position:

The Behavioral Health Professional Coordinator will supervise the outpatient personnel in the Altus office. This position reports to the Director of Outpatient Services and oversees outpatient clinical personnel in developing and implementing policies and procedures, including management and administration. The incumbent will also oversee developing and overseeing a clinical supervision model to ensure the fidelity of evidence-based practices, providing continuing education tailored to the clinical needs of the community and individuals served, and implementing new treatment models that are consistent with ODMHSAS priorities.

Why Join Us?

• Generous Benefits: Annual Base Salary is $78,000 - $90,405 depending on certifications, licensure, and DMH service, plus a generous benefits allowance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Ample Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

Additional Compensation: Along with our great benefits, we also offer additional compensation for working outside of normal business hours!

• Evening – extra $3.75 hr.
• Nights – extra $6.00 hr.
• Weekends – extra $9.00 hr.
• Holidays– extra $3.00 hr.

On Call: Receive $1.00 per hour when on call.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field; and
• Must be actively and regularly receiving board approved supervision OR
• 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 Family Therapist; Behavioral Practitioner; or Alcohol and Drug Counselor (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; and
• This position requires participation in on‑call rotation unless exempted by the Executive Director.
• Some positions may provide preference to candidates meeting Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) status as defined in Title 43A 1‑103(11).
• Preference is given to licensed behavioral health professionals.

About us:

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center in Lawton, OK is a community‑based center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment. The inpatient and outpatient services they provide include special groups and programs for adolescents, persons with co‑occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, seniors and older adults, women, men, and criminal justice groups.

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.

ODMHSAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation is provided to individuals with disabilities upon request.