Licensed Behavioral Health Professional - Children's Services
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services·McAlester, Oklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services·McAlester, Oklahoma
Provide professional telephone and on-site emergency/crisis intervention and therapy services to children and their families. Participate with an interdisciplinary team in treatment and discharge planning.
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.
• 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
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.
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.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Oklahoma often reflect steady demand in settings serving patients with mental health and substance use needs, especially where teams need staff who can work across clinical and support functions. This role is competitive because it accepts multiple qualification paths, including a high school diploma with experience, a behavioral health degree, or an Oklahoma RN license with behavioral health experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure, experience, and schedule expectations before applying.
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