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.

Licensed Behavioral Health Professional - Enid

Enid, OK

Full Time

Northwest Center for Behavioral Health

Experienced

Northwest Center for Behavioral Health (NCBH) in Enid, OK is seeking a dedicated Therapist to provide mental health services to adults and to oversee a treatment team by providing administrative and clinical supervision. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a comprehensive mental health and substance abuse service team, working in a supportive and dynamic environment. We have openings in Woodward, Enid and Guymon!

Position Overview: As a Therapist at NCBH, you will be responsible for the delivery of mental health services, including treatment planning, progress documentation, and supervising the clinical team. The position requires strong assessment skills and the ability to implement evidence-based interventions to support client care.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct mental health services to adults, including conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
Supervise a treatment team, offering both administrative and clinical guidance.
Maintain accurate progress documentation for clients in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Utilize evidence-based interventions and a variety of assessment tools to meet clients’ needs.
Participate in training opportunities to expand your professional skills and knowledge.

What We’re Looking For:

A licensed mental health professional (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or similar credentials) or someone currently pursuing licensure with approved supervision.
Strong assessment and diagnostic skills to ensure high-quality, accurate client evaluations.
Leadership experience and the ability to manage and guide a treatment team effectively.
A commitment to providing top-notch mental health and substance abuse services in a supportive environment.
Passion for ongoing professional development through robust training opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field; and
Must be actively and regularly receiving board approved supervision OR
Must be a practitioner with a license to practice in the state issued by one of the following licensure boards: Psychology, Social Work (clinical specialty only); Professional Counselor; Marriage Family Therapist; Behavioral Practitioner; or Alcohol and Drug Counselor (Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LBP, LADC, LADC/MH)

Why Join Us?

Generous Benefits: Annual Base Salary is $70,000 - $87,098 depending on certifications, licensure, and DMH service, plus a generous benefits allowance.
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: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
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.

On Call: Receive $1.00 per hour when on call.

Special Requirements:

Willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with position, e.g., attend training, etc. Must maintain a valid driver’s license; and
This position requires participation in on-call rotation unless exempted by the Executive Director.
Some positions may provide preference to candidates meeting Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) status as defined in Title 43A 1-103(11).
Preference is given to licensed behavioral health professionals.

We have locations all across Northwest Oklahoma and are looking to hire dynamic individuals with a passion to serve. We have Outpatient Offices located in Woodward, Enid, Alva, Fairview and Guymon. If you are looking for a great place to work with a commitment to provide top-notch comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services and amazing state benefits, we are the place for you!

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.

ODMHSAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation is provided to individuals with disabilities upon request. Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco free workplaces!

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