Licensed Mental Health Professional

POSITION SUMMARY The Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is a clinically trained and licensed professional responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and/or groups.

The LMHC assesses, diagnoses, and treats clients dealing with a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues.

This role includes developing individualized treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support clients mental and emotional well-being.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, culturally competent, clinically skilled, and capable of working both independently and as part of a therapeutic team.

POSITION SUMMARY EXPANDED: Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act,(The Unity Bill) this position is considered a Safety-sensitive position.

Safety-sensitive is defined to include any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.

Employees working in safety-sensitive roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Minimum of 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience (may include internship or supervised experience).Competency in conducting assessments, formulating diagnoses, and providing effective psychotherapy.Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and interpersonal communication abilities.Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED Active, unrestricted LMHC license in the state of Oklahoma.Proof of all required License(s) and Certification(s) is due at time of hire.

MINIMUM/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.Experience with specific populations.Training or certification in specialized modalities (e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT, play therapy, DBT).Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Clinical Services: Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5-TR criteria.Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans based on client goals and best practices.Provide individual, couples, family, or group counseling using evidence-based approaches such as:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Informed CareMindfulness-Based InterventionsManage a caseload in accordance with agency expectations (e.g., 2030 clinical hours/week depending on full- or part-time status).Maintain a billable caseload as determined Employee agency expectations.Provide crisis intervention and safety planning when necessary, and follow ...