Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or Candidate

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

ODMHSAS is hiring a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or Candidate to provide behavioral health services to adults with severe mental illness or substance use disorders. The role involves conducting biopsychosocial assessments, creating treatment plans, and delivering brief therapies.

The clinician will also run psychotherapy groups within a structured group therapy model and collaborate with a treatment team to support adultos’ well‑being.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field.
• Must be a practitioner licensed or actively pursuing licensure in Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments for adults.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide brief therapeutic interventions.
• Lead psychotherapy groups as part of a structured group therapy model.

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling

Licensed or eligible for licensure in Oklahoma

Job description

Job Posting Title

Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or Candidate

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

Tulsa Center Behavioral Health

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date

(Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Candidate-$66,000+/Annual

Licensed-$71,000+/Annual

Job Description

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. We take that very seriously - because we care!

The TCBH Social Work Department is hiring for a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or Candidate that would provide behavioral health services. This position would carry a caseload of adults coping with severe mental illness and/or substance abuse and would work as an active member of a treatment team. Duties include completing biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans and providing brief therapeutic interventions such as crisis stabilization and developing safety/wellness plans. In addition, the clinician will run psychotherapy groups as part of our structured group therapy model.

Job Type/Salary

Open/Close dates: 9/24/2026-Until filled

Full-time

Annual payrate:

Candidate - $66,000 +

Licensed - $71,000 +

(Pay range is based on experience, tenure and certifications)

Primary Working Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Primary Work Location/Department: Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health-Social Work Dept

Vacancies: 1

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

(LBHP Fully Licensed)- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field and 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 (examples of accepted licensure include: Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP), Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor/Mental Health (LADC/MH)).

OR

The completion of a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field and be actively and regularly receiving board approved supervision, and extended supervision by a fully licensed clinician if the board's supervision requirement is met, but the individual is not yet licensed, to become licensed by one of the following licensure boards: Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Behavioral Practitioner), Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board, Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers (clinical specialty only), or Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (Alcohol and Drug Counselor) plus one (1) year of experience in providing professional behavioral services to consumers in a state approved facility or similar entity.

(LBHP Candidate)- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field and be actively and regularly receiving board approved supervision, and extended supervision by a fully licensed clinician if the board's supervision requirement is met, but the individual is not yet licensed, to become licensed by one of the following licensure boards: Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (Professional Counselor; Marriage and Family Therapist, and Behavioral Practitioner), Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board, Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers (clinical specialty only), or the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (Alcohol and Drug Counselor).

Special Requirements:

Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.

Applicant must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver's license.

Great Reasons to Work with Us:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a robust 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 insur