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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!

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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.

Senior Behavioral Health Case Manager II - Outpatient Altus

Altus, OK

Full Time

JTCMHC

Experienced

This job posting describes an opportunity for a meaningful career as a Behavioral Health Case Manager, emphasizing direct work with children and their families. Below is a breakdown of the role's details:

Primary Responsibilities:

Providing direct mental health services, including:
- Individual, group, marital, and family therapy.
- Counseling and case management.
- Conducting psychosocial evaluations.
- Developing treatment plans tailored to client needs.
Crisis Intervention:
- Managing initial contacts and urgent situations to ensure client safety and well-being.
Education and Prevention:
- Offering consultation, education, and prevention services as needed.

Key Qualities for Applicants:

Strong understanding of mental health care and therapeutic practices.
Ability to connect with children and families and provide empathetic, client-focused care.
Skills in crisis management, treatment planning, and conducting psychosocial evaluations.
A proactive and collaborative approach to education and community involvement.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference in mental health.

Job Type/Salary:

Location: Altus, OK
Full-time
Annual Salary for Senior Behavioral Health Case Manager II: $45,00.00
Annual Salary for Behavioral Health Case Manager II: $40,00.00
Primary Working Hours are Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Additional Compensation: Along with our great benefits we also offer addition compensation for working outside of normal business hours! These shift differentials are stacked on top of your base pay wen working evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Senior Behavioral Health Case Manager II: Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in a behavioral health or closely related behavioral science field and two (2) years of experience in professional case management behavioral health services. Contingent on training availability, department-sponsored case management certification will be completed within 30 days of the start date.
Behavioral Health Case Manager II: Requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited program in a behavioral health field. Contingent on training availability, department-sponsored case management certification will be completed within 30 days of the start date.

Special Requirements:

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.

Why Join Us?

Generous Benefits: Annual base salary range of $40,000 – 45,000 depending on experience, 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: Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center in Lawton, Altus, and Duncan, OK is a community-based center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment. The inpatient and outpatient services they provide include special groups and programs for adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, seniors and older adults, women, men, and criminal justice groups.

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 for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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