Senior Behavioral Health Clinician

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician II within the Mental Health Administration to perform professional testing, evaluation, and therapy for inmates in a correctional setting. The role includes crisis intervention, diagnostic assignment, and coordinating care with medical professionals.

A master’s degree and license-eligibility are required, with licensure due within 18 months. This is a full-time, on-site position with structured professional development and compliance with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, human relations, clinical/direct practice social work, or related field with practicum.
• One year post-master's experience providing professional counseling services.
• License must be obtained within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health screenings and evaluations for inmates.
• Forms diagnoses and delivers crisis, suicide, and harm-reduction interventions.
• Offers individual or group counseling to support recovery and coping.
• Coordinates care with medical and mental health professionals.
• Manages medication education and reviews with inmates.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Cognitive testing

Crisis intervention

Communication

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in psychology / counseling

Job description

State of Oklahoma seeks a Behavioral Health Clinician II within the Mental Health Administration to perform professional testing, evaluation, and therapy for inmates in a correctional setting. The role includes crisis intervention, diagnostic assignment, and coordinating care with medical professionals.

A master’s degree and license-eligibility are required, with licensure due within 18 months. This is a full-time, on-site position with structured professional development and compliance with