Licensed Behavioral Health Professional
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
About the Position
The TCBH Social Work Department is hiring a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LBHP) or LBHP Candidate to provide behavioral health services to adults with severe mental illness and/or substance abuse. The role includes completing biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, providing brief therapeutic interventions such as crisis stabilization, developing safety/wellness plans, and running psychotherapy groups as part of our structured group therapy model.
Job Type / Salary
Open/Close dates: 4/27/2026 – Until filled
Full‑time
Annual pay rate:
Candidate - $66,000 +
|
Licensed - $71,000 +
(Pay range is based on experience, tenure, and certifications)
Primary working hours: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
FLSA status: Exempt
Primary work location: Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health – Social Work Department
Vacancies: 1
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
(LBHP Fully Licensed)
– Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field and a practitioner license issued by an Oklahoma state licensure board (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LBP, LADC, etc.).
OR
– Master’s degree and active, regular board‑approved supervision with extended supervision by a fully licensed clinician, plus 1 year of experience providing professional behavioral services to consumers in a state‑approved facility, in order to become licensed by a board such as the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure or the Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board.
(LBHP Candidate)
– Master’s degree and active, regular board‑approved supervision with extended supervision by a fully licensed clinician, in order to become licensed by a board such as the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure, Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board, or the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
Special Requirements
Applicant must pass an OSBI background check.
Applicant must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and have a valid driver’s license.
Great Reasons to Work with Us
Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover 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
Training opportunities for CEU requirements
About Us
The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for adults aged 18 and older experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co‑occurring substance use disorders, who are medically stable.
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.
Work Hours and Location
This agency requires coverage 24 hours, 7 days per week. Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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The TCBH Social Work Department is hiring a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LBHP) or LBHP Candidate to provide behavioral health services to adults with severe mental illness and/or substance abuse. The role includes completing biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, providing brief therapeutic interventions such as crisis stabilization, developing safety/wellness plans, and running psychotherapy groups as part of our structured group therapy model.
Job Type / Salary
Open/Close dates: 4/27/2026 – Until filled
Full‑time
Annual pay rate:
Candidate - $66,000 +
|
Licensed - $71,000 +
(Pay range is based on experience, tenure, and certifications)
Primary working hours: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
FLSA status: Exempt
Primary work location: Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health – Social Work Department
Vacancies: 1
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
(LBHP Fully Licensed)
– Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field and a practitioner license issued by an Oklahoma state licensure board (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LBP, LADC, etc.).
OR
– Master’s degree and active, regular board‑approved supervision with extended supervision by a fully licensed clinician, plus 1 year of experience providing professional behavioral services to consumers in a state‑approved facility, in order to become licensed by a board such as the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure or the Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board.
(LBHP Candidate)
– Master’s degree and active, regular board‑approved supervision with extended supervision by a fully licensed clinician, in order to become licensed by a board such as the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure, Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board, or the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
Special Requirements
Applicant must pass an OSBI background check.
Applicant must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and have a valid driver’s license.
Great Reasons to Work with Us
Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover 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
Training opportunities for CEU requirements
About Us
The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for adults aged 18 and older experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co‑occurring substance use disorders, who are medically stable.
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.
Work Hours and Location
This agency requires coverage 24 hours, 7 days per week. Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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