Program Therapist

Artesian Hotel; Pauls Valley (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation is seeking a dedicated Program Therapist for the Adolescent Transitional Living Center in Pauls Valley, OK. The role schedules 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

and focuses on delivering family, couples and individual therapies within a collaborative care setting. Responsibilities include using empirically validated measures to track client progress, documenting plans and outcomes, and engaging with interdepartmental teams to coordinate services.

Qualifications

• Requires strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides family, couple, individual and group therapies as needed
• Implements validated measurements to assess client progress and therapy effectiveness
• Collaborates with other professionals to ensure appropriate care
• Leads family education classes and relationship enhancement training
• Assists in building referrals for services
• Maintains progress notes, treatment plans and therapy-related documentation in electronic health records

Skills

Basic computer skills

Self-management

Education

Masters degree in related field

LMFT/LPC licensure eligibility

Job description

Pauls Valley, OK | Family Services | Full Time

Posted 3 days ago | Apply before September 10, 2026

Description

We are currently looking for aFull Time Program Therapistto join our Area of Adolescent Transitional Living Center team located at the Aalhakoffichi' Adolescent Transitional Living Facility working 8 a.m to 5 p.m.

Summary:

Provides therapeutic services to families, couples and individuals.

Responsibilities:

• Provides family, couple, individual and group therapies as needed
• Implements empirically validated measurements into therapeutic practice to assess for client progress in therapy and to measure overall therapeutic effectiveness with clients
• Collaborates with other professionals to ensure for appropriate care of clients
• Leads family education classes, such as relationship enhancement training
• Assists in ongoing initiatives to build and maintain referrals for services
• Utilizes an electronic health record keeping system to complete progress notes, treatment plans and other therapy-related materials to document appropriate legal and ethical standards of therapeutic services are upheld
• Interfaces with other Department of Family Services programs and other non-tribal entities to effectively deliver services to clients
• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:

• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Ability to work independently
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of relevant privacy regulations such as The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Must have a helping attitude and understanding of problems within a family-oriented framework
• Knowledge and understanding of First American populations
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment or situation
• Ability to recognize, interpret, and regulate your own emotions, and understand those of other people
• Ability to use a trauma-informed approach with individuals, which promotes environments of healing and recovery
• Demonstrates and prioritizes personal well-being and utilize available resources as needed to support others effectively
• Must have empathetic understanding of common social problems (i.e., addictions, mental health problems, domestic violence, sexual assault, etc.)
• Ability to remain calm under stress

Skills:
Essential:

• Basic Computer skills
• Demonstrates strong self-management skills, including maintaining a healthy work life balance to ensure quality customer service

Experience:


Nonessential:

• 2 years directly related experience

Education:
Essential:

• Masters Degree in directly related field

Essential:

• Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy preferred, or Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or related field

Credentials:
Essential:

• Pass general background check
• Standard Driver's License
• Please see the below comments

Nonessential:

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Licensed Professional Counselor

Essential:

• Must possess a current license without restrictions or be eligible for licensure from the State of Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure as a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with Mental Health Designation (LADC/MH), or the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). For license eligible, must be able to achieve licensure within two years of hire.

Working Conditions:
Essential:

• Mental health treatment facility
• Communication with groups
• May be required to assist individuals who are hostile, agitated or under the influence
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
• Listening and hearing ability
• Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
• Sitting up to 50% of shift
• Standing up to 50% of shift
• Walking up to 50% of shift
• May be required to work after hours or on weekends as needed
• If applicable, must have at least one year of sobriety
• Must not have charges or arrests for substance abuse related offenses within the past two years
• May be required to assist individuals with unmanaged emotions

Training

• It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission:

• To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:

• To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:

• The Chickasaw People
• Cultural Identity
• Servant Leadership
• Selflessness
• Can Do Attitude
• Perseverance
• Stewardship
• Trust and Respect
• Loyalty
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork