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 - Fort Supply

Fort Supply, OK

Full Time

Northwest Center for Behavioral Health

Experienced

Job Description

Northwest Center for Behavioral Health (NCBH) is seeking a dedicated Therapist to provide mental health services at our Fort Supply Inpatient location. 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.

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.

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)
Annual Salary: $66,000 - 71,000 (Salary range based on experience, tenure and certification)
- Licensure Candidate - Under Supervision $66,000 - $31.73 Hourly
- Licensed Behavioral Health Professional $71,000 - $34.13 Hourly
- 5% Longevity Incentive at 1 Year and 3 Year DMHSAS service!
Total Compensation up to $100,000+ includes base salary, retirement and state paid benefit allowance to help pay for your benefit elections! (based on the number of covered dependents - includes longevity payments)
FLSA Status: Exempt
One (1) Vacancy

Great Reasons to Work with Us! ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.  Our benefits include:

Generous state paid benefit allowance – Employees are given a specific amount each paycheck to help pay for insurance premiums!

A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year

Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Student Loan Repayment Options

Company Overview: Interested in joining one of the best state agencies in Oklahoma? We want you at Northwest Center for Behavioral Health! NCBH provides excellent treatment to all of Northwestern Oklahoma. We are licensed and Joint Commission accredited since 1974. We provide complete mental health and substance abuse services for the individuals of Northwest Oklahoma in our outpatient offices, transitional residential program and our inpatient psychiatric unit. We are currently recruiting for Licensed Behavioral Health Professionals at our Outpatient Facilities and Inpatient Facilities! We have positions available in Woodward, Enid, Alva, Fairview and Guymon!

Special Requirements:

Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background.

Must possess a US driver’s license to perform job related travel if necessary.
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.
(if Required) Applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and be able to pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

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. Drug, alcohol and tobacco free workplace.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position requires participation in on-call rotation unless exempted by Executive Director.

Preference may be given to candidates meeting the Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) status as defined by Title 43A 1-103(11) for some positions.

Some agencies have determined some positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by Title 63 O.S. § 427.8.

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