Mental Health Consultant

Mental Health Consultant

About the Position:
This position works under the Mental Health Consultant Supervisor and will be responsible for case consultation regarding infants, children, youth, and families involved with Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Child Welfare System. The incumbent for this position will provide support and make recommendations to child welfare staff for the purpose of positively impacting the social, mental, and emotional well‑being of children in state’s custody.

This position is funded through a contract with DHS and is contingent upon the availability of funding. Continued employment is dependent on the continuation of funding.

• Application period: 02/26/2026-03/12/2026
• Full-time
• Vacancies: 2
• Annual Salary is $70,000.00
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, human relations, clinical/direct practice social work, or a closely related field which must include one semester of at least three hundred hours of applied clinical practicum in psychology or counseling,
• Plus two years of post‑master’s experience providing professional counseling services; and must have a passing score on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification or hold a current license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Behavior Practitioner (LBP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NSCP);
  Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA),
• Or a doctorate in psychology or education with a specialty in clinical, counseling, educational, developmental or school psychology, including one academic year of full time pre‑doctoral internship from an accredited program listed by the American Psychological Association at the time of completion.
• Preference may be given to candidates who have previous experience working with child welfare.

• 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
• Applicants must apply to posting with a resume

• 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
• 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
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s safety net mental health and substance use treatment services system. The department’s core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.