Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Title:

Behavioral Health Therapist Department:

Behavioral Health Reports To:

Lead Therapist FLSA Status:

Exempt SALARY:

$73,152 Licensed Therapist annual salary paid semi-monthly $61,800 Under Supervision annual salary paid semi-monthly Description of essential duties and responsibilities: Provides clinical services that include screening, assessment, intake, treatment plan development and psychotherapy for mental health and/or substance use disorders. Provides mental health and/or substance use individual, family and group counseling services as assigned by supervisor. Maintains clinical records in accordance with all agency policies and procedures. Maintains knowledge of all current policies and procedures of the agency. Participates in case staffing with specified treatment teams. Completes and submits all required case documentation within the specified timeframe as per agency policy. Is responsible for providing coverage of the program's 24-hour on-call crisis intervention services on a rotating schedule with other staff therapists. Maintains a caseload as assigned by supervisor. Participates in quarterly quality case reviews of client files. Participates in monthly clinical supervision with Lead therapist and/or designee. Comes to work on a regular full-time basis. Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications for position: Individual must have a master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work or a related field Individual must be licensed or be qualified to be under supervision for licensure in the state of Oklahoma as one of the following: o Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor/Mental Health (LADC/MH) o Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), o Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), o Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP), o Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with at least 10 hours of documented training in the area of addiction and its treatment. Must pass a background check, drug screening Supervisory relationships: This position reports directly to the Lead Therapist Skills and knowledge required: Should be familiar with the principles of mental health and substance use screenings and assessments as well as basic treatment modalities with individuals, families and groups; should be familiar with the admission, treatment and discharge planning processes as well as how to complete related documentation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required as well as basic computer skills.

Prior experience required:

One year of prior work experience is preferred; work may be salaried or volunteer experience Personal qualities: Individual should have sufficient interpersonal skills to work closely with professional peers and clients and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Amount of travel and other special conditions or requirements: Travel may be required in order to obtain job-related training

Work Schedule:

Required 40-hour workweek; this position requires some evenings and/or weekends. This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.