Counselor I/II- Outpatient -Team D - Lawton, OK

Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Center; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

NHSC student loan repayment

Paid continuing education

Employee assistance program

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers in Oklahoma is seeking a self-motivated counselor for our outpatient clinics. You will provide therapy to individuals and families, collaborating in wraparound care to address behavioral health issues.

We support licensure progression (LPC/LCSW/LMFT/LBP/LADC-MH) and offer training, benefits, and a team-focused environment. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health or substance abuse field from an accredited university.
• One year (Counselor I) or two years (Counselor II) of professional clinical experience.
• Approved candidate for Oklahoma State Licensure as LPC/LCSW/LMFT/LBP/LADC-MH.
• Valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional mental health or substance abuse services to children, adolescents and adults.
• Participate in planning and delivery of therapeutic services in a wraparound team approach.
• Work with groups along with caregivers, adults and children; involve entire family system; training provided.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Communication

Client-centered care

Education

Master’s degree in mental health or substance abuse

Oklahoma State Licensure eligibility (LPCS/LCSW/LADC-MH/LMFT/LBP)

Job description

About Lighthouse:A Lighthouse is needed to help guide the way; to emit a light that helps navigate turbulent times and warn against the possible dangers ahead. Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is just such a place, guided by its core values of hope, dedication and community.To meet the increasing needs of our communities it is imperative that all team members understand and successfully reach and maintain the expected performance standard levels. In order to achieve total and sustainable success, each person must do their part. Lighthouse will do its part in providing all necessary tools and training required to help team members be successful.Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is a CCBHC (Certified Community Behavioral Health Center) located in Oklahoma and is searching for a self-motivated, dynamic, and team-oriented counselor in our Outpatient clinics. This position will provide outpatient therapy services to families experiencing behavioral health issues on an outpatient basis with an integrated approach to care.Responsibilities:A. Under general direction, provides professional mental health or substance abuse services to children, adolescents and adults.B. Participates in the planning and delivery of therapeutic clinical services to consumers and families in a wraparound team approach.C. This position will be working with the various group along with their caregivers, adults and children. Applicant must be willing to work with entire family system. Training will be provided as available for this position.COUNSELOR I - QUALIFICATIONS:Completion of the curriculum requirements of a Master’s degree in a mental health or substance abuse-related field from an accredited university and one (1) year experience in a professional capacity involving the delivery of clinical services. A clinical practicum can qualify as one (1) year of clinical experience.Must be an approved candidate for Oklahoma State Licensure as an LCSW, LADC-MH, LPC, LMFT, or LBP.Demonstrated skill in working with people; and in effectively treating social, emotional, and addiction problems.Must maintain a valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.Licensure supervision provided within the agency for LPC and LCSW.COUNSELOR II - QUALIFICATIONS:Completion of the curriculum requirements of a Master’s degree in a mental health or substance abuse-related field from an accredited university and two (2) years' experience in a professional capacity involving the delivery of clinical service or, any equivalent combination of education and experience.Oklahoma State Licensure as an LPC, LBP, LMFT, LCSW, or LADC-MH.Considerable skill in working with people, in effectively treating social, emotional, and addiction problems, in expressing ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form, in exercising good judgment in evaluating situations, and in making decisions.Must maintain a valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.Benefits:Lighthouse offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees. Benefits include: 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, life, and vision insurance; generous paid leave including PTO, sick, and agency holidays, employer matching 401K plan, NHSC student loan repayment, and paid continuing education.401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceVision insuranceWork RemotelyNoJob TypeFull-timeSchedule:8-hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:One location