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.

Lead Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LBHP)

Norman, OK

Full Time

Griffin Memorial Hospital

Manager/Supervisor

About the Position

Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the field of behavioral health! We are seeking a Therapist Team Lead to provide leadership and oversight for a dedicated clinical team. This role is instrumental in guiding clinical care, supporting a designated caseload or population, and ensuring high-quality behavioral health services. The Therapist Team Lead will conduct assessments, provide psychotherapy, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address both the physical and behavioral health needs of our consumers.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and support clinical staff, ensuring the delivery of effective, recovery-focused care.

Provide direct professional behavioral health services, including assessments and psychotherapy.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans.

Maintain compliance with clinical standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Participate in on-call rotation as required.

Schedule & Compensation

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some weekends and holidays required)

Salary: $76,000 – $84,892.50 (commensurate with DMH experience and certifications)

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related field.

Licensed to practice in Oklahoma through one of the following boards:

Psychology

Social Work (Clinical Specialty Only)

Professional Counseling

Marriage and Family Therapy

Behavioral Practitioner

Alcohol and Drug Counseling
(Examples: Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LBP, LADC, LADC/MH)

Special Requirements

Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel for job-related duties (e.g., training, meetings).

Participation in on-call rotation is required unless exempted by the Executive Director.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help drive recovery and wellness in our community!

Why Join Us? 

Generous Benefits: Annual base salary of $76,000 – $84,892.50 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.

About us: Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located 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 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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