Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or LBHP

Licensed Behavioral Health Professional or LBHP Candidate

Licensed behavioral health professional in Oklahoma, or Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Candidate (LBHP-C). Position at Oklahoma Forensic Center, a 24‑hour/365‑day secure inpatient forensic facility providing jail competency services.

• Location:
  
  Vinita, OK (Oklahoma Forensic Center)
• Full‑time, Regular (Exempt)
• Salary:
  Licensed Behavioral Health Professional $34.13/hr;
  Licensure Candidate Behavioral Health Professional $31.73/hr
• Schedule:
  
  8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Primary
  
  Working Hours:
  
  8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Open/Close dates: 2/9/2026 – until filled
• Vacancies: 1

Provide professional behavioral health services to patients in an inpatient setting, including assessments and psychotherapy to support recovery and wellness within a designated caseload or population. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address the physical and behavioral health needs of individuals in services.

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field.
• For licensed practitioners:
  Must hold licensure issued by one of the following Oklahoma state boards:
  • Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
  • Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers (clinical specialty only)
  • Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure
  • Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst Board
  • Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
• Or for licensure candidates:
  Master's degree and be actively and regularly receiving board‑approved supervision, extended by a fully licensed clinician, to become licensed by one of the listed boards. Must also have at least one year of experience providing professional behavioral services to consumers in a state‑approved facility or similar entity.

• Board‑approved supervision must begin no later than 30 days from the start date.
• Must pass an OSBI background check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to fulfill job‑related travel.
• Preference may be given to candidates meeting Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) status as defined by Title 43A 1‑103(11).

• Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions.
• 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 in 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.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety‑sensitive positions must submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety‑sensitive position is contingent upon a negative drug test result.

Agency requires 24‑hour, 7‑day coverage. Work hours and location may vary, 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.