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Oklahoma State Government

Purchases state-funded health care; ensures quality

Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFort Supply, OK, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • For the Licensed Behavioral Health Professional track, a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field is required, along with a license to practice in the state from an eligible licensure board: Psychology; Social Work (clinical specialty only); Professional Counselor; Marriage and Family Therapist; Behavioral Practitioner; or Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
  • For the Licensed Candidate Behavioral Health Professional track, completion of master's curriculum requirements in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field is required, along with active and regular board-approved supervision and, when board supervision requirements are met before licensure, extended supervision by a fully licensed clinician toward licensure through an eligible licensure board.
  • Applicants must pass an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check.
  • Applicants must possess a U.S. driver's license to perform job-related travel if necessary.
  • Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must submit to urinalysis after a conditional offer, and appointment is contingent on a negative drug test.
  • If required, applicants must submit to a physical examination and meet requirements to occasionally lift or carry 50 pounds and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
  • Participation in the on-call rotation is required unless exempted by the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional behavioral health services at an inpatient facility, including assessments and psychotherapy, and support recovery and wellness for a designated population.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address the physical and behavioral needs of individuals receiving services.
  • Perform duties primarily in an inpatient setting, with possible minimal duties related to mental health crisis services.
  • Participate in on-call coverage unless exempted by the Executive Director.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preference may be given to candidates meeting Licensed Mental Health Professional status as defined by Title 43A 1-103(11) for some positions.

About the Company

Oklahoma State Government

Purchases state-funded health care; ensures quality

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority manages the costs of state-purchased health care in Oklahoma, using state and federal funds to procure services for eligible residents. It distributes funds to purchase care, monitors costs, enforces quality standards, and builds partnerships to improve access and outcomes. It differs from private payers by being a government agency that coordinates public funding and policy for vulnerable populations, focusing on cost containment and public accountability. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality, publicly funded health care for Oklahoma residents in a fiscally responsible way while continually improving purchasing strategies and partnerships.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$4.2M
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, OK
Founded
1953

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