Welcome to the Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS)

Join our Team at DMHSAS —helping people recover from mental illness and addiction, reuniting families, and improving communities.

Full time employees receive:

State Retirement with generous company match
11 Paid Holidays Each Year
15 Days of Annual Leave and 15 Days of Sick Leave the First Year
Subsidized Insurance Benefits – We help you pay for your benefits!

To learn more about the competitive and generous benefits provided to all full time employees click here.

To learn more about the vital services we provide to Oklahomans of all ages, please visit https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html.

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the State’s statutory authority responsible for prevention, treatment and recovery from mental illness, substance abuse and addictive disorders. In addition, ODMHSAS provides prevention services at the state and local levels, in partnership with area health providers, schools, law enforcement, veteran’s groups and other community stakeholders.  ODMHSAS manages the state’s behavioral health Medicaid services, and has rule-making responsibility for specific statutory certification processes (certifying approximately 3,300 treatment providers, organizations and individuals, throughout the state).

First Preference / Pre-Announcement: DMHSAS facilities must notify the above listed HR department by the opening date and time listed above if they have employees with a first preference request to return to work on a limited duty release.

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.

Licensure Candidate or Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LCBHP/LBHP)

Norman, OK

Full Time

Griffin Memorial Hospital

Experienced

Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health Professional!

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LBHP) or a Licensed Candidate Behavioral Health Professional (LCBHP) to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will provide assessments, psychotherapy, and professional behavioral health services to support individuals on their journey to recovery and wellness.

Why Join Us?

✔ Collaborative Team Environment – Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
✔ Meaningful Impact – Help individuals improve their mental health and overall well-being.
✔ Growth & Development – Gain experience in a supportive setting with training and professional development opportunities.
✔ Diverse Work Experience – Occasional weekend/holiday coverage and on-call participation allow for a dynamic work schedule.

Position Details:

Training Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Schedule: Sunday- Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday 8-5

Location: Griffin Memorial Hospital

Job Type/Salary: 

The salary range is based on experience, tenure and certifications:

$71,000 - $79,380 (Licensed Behavioral Health Professional)

$66,000 - $77,175 (Licensure Candidate Behavioral Health Professional)

Schedule: Sunday- Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday 8-5

Occasional weekend and holiday coverage may be required

Training will be M-F 8am - 5 pm until moving to posted schedule

Posted until filled

What We’re Looking For:

🔹 Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LBHP) – Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field + full licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LBP, LADC, etc.).
🔹 Licensed Candidate Behavioral Health Professional (LCBHP) – Master’s degree in a relevant field + active supervision toward licensure.

Additional Requirements:

✅ Must have a valid driver’s license and be open to job-related travel (e.g., training).
✅ Participation in an on-call rotation unless exempted.

If you're ready to use your expertise to empower individuals and create lasting change, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference!

Why Join Us?

Generous Benefits: A generous benefits allowance to help you pay for your insurance.

Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Ample Time Off: Leave accrual and holiday pay based on the hours worked

Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.

Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.

Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.

Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

About us: Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults.  GMH provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health and trauma related conditions. 

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement 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 OF 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 for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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