Licensed Behavioral Health Professional - Triage

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state paid benefit allowance

Wide choice of health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts for health/

Employee assistance programs and well‑

11 paid holidays

15 days vacation and 15 days sickleave

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or Candidate to provide behavioral health services in the Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health – Triage Department. The role handles adults with severe mental illness and/or substance use, performing evaluations, referrals, and crisis stabilization within a triage team.

The position offers a full-time schedule, competitive annual pay in the $66,000–$71,000 range, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling required or in progress with supervision
• Must be eligible for Oklahoma licensure in one of the boards listed and have supervised experience if not yet licensed

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and referrals for adults with severe mental illness or substance use
• Provide brief therapeutic interventions including crisis stabilization
• Develop safety and wellness plans and assist with intake and documentation
• Collaborate with triage team and coordinate outside referrals as needed

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling

Supervision for licensure eligibility

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!

About the Position:

The TCBH Triage 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 triage treatment team. Duties include completing Evaluations and Referrals, LMHP statements and providing brief therapeutic interventions such as crisis stabilization and developing safety/wellness plans. In addition, the clinician will assist with retrieving referrals, scanning documents, completing intake forms and any other duties that may be necessary to help with evaluating each patient for screening and/or evaluating of treatment, services, care and /or possible outside referral.

Job Type/Salary:

• Open/Close dates: 10/22/2026-Until filled

• Full-time

• Annual payrate: $66,000 - $71,000 + (Pay range is based on experience, tenure and certifications)

• Licensure Candidate (under supervision): $66,000 +

• Licensed Behavioral Health Professional: $71,000 +

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

• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Primary Work Location/Department: Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health– Triage 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:

• Applicants must be able to pass an OSBI background check.

• Applicants 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 premiums

• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations

• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care

• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs

• 11 paid holidays

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave 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

About us: Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and provides a supportive, safe and welcoming environment in which an array of integrated therapeutic interventions promotes an improved quality of life for consumers and the community. TCBH serves individuals eighteen years of age or older who present in a mental health crisis with or without substance abuse and are determined medically stable.

In response to the increasing need for mental health services in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). Situated in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, this modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress.

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 for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.