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Licensed Behavioral Health Professional - Children's Services

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
McAlester, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 6/23/2026 CLOSED ON 7/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Behavioral Health Professional - Children's Services position at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services?

About the Position: Under general direction this position provides professional telephone and on-site emergency/crisis intervention and therapy services to children struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues and their families. Participates with an interdisciplinary team in treatment and discharge planning. May have supervisory duties assigned which include administrative responsibility for Behavioral Health Case Managers.

Job Type/Salary:

  • One (1) Vacancy
  • Application period: October 15, 2025 - until filled
  • Full-time
  • Annual Salary: Up to $71,000.00 (Salary range is based on experience, tenure and certification)
  • Primary Working Hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
  • FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

  • Licensed Behavioral Health Professional –
    • Completion of curriculum requirements for a master’s degree in psychology, social work, guidance and counseling, or closely related field.
    • Must possess a license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC, or similar license in the behavioral health field
  • Licensed Candidate Behavioral Health Professional -
    • Completion of curriculum requirements for a master’s degree in psychology, social work, guidance and counseling, or closely related behavioral health field
    • Must be license-eligible or under supervision for licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC, or similar license in the behavioral health field
Special Requirements:

  • 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

Benefit Highlights:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive 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: Operated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center (CACMHC) is a fully accredited 15-bed psychiatric hospital and outpatient clinic for adults and children. Other CACMHC offices located in Southeastern Oklahoma are—Holdenville Satellite, Heavener Satellite, Hugo Satellite, Idabel Satellite, Stigler Satellite, Atoka Satellite and Ada PACT.

CACMHC is committed to acknowledging and honoring differences in ethnic and other diverse groups of people. The agency recognizes the vital role this plays in the emotional well-being, identity, and therapeutic care of adults, children and families served, and will tolerate nothing less than respectful, thoughtful, empathic attitudes from its employees and consultants.

CACMHC offers rewarding career opportunities for health care professionals in a progressive and dynamic psychiatric care facility and outpatient clinic.

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 to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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