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Variety Care
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Therapist Office Based (69247)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58k-$65k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: General Pershing Headquarter (NC) - Oklahoma City, OK 73107
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $65,000.00 Salary
  • Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesDEFINITION: Provide outpatient therapy to adults and families for the purpose of improving the quality of life for the person/family served

SUPERVISION: Position is supervised by Program Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Provide integrated services that are welcoming, engaging, and accessible.

These services address behavioral healthcare, physical healthcare, and social needs that are recovery focused, strengths based, culturally competent, Client centered, trauma informed, and co-occurring capable.

Promotes a warm and engaging organizational culture in line with NorthCare values, trauma informed care, and health and wellness. Carry a differentiated caseload involving highly complex cases requiring intensive clinical service and extensive professional diagnostic and treatment experience.

Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy and care coordination utilizing evidence-based practices. Consult with other program staff within and outside of the agency to facilitate referrals.

Perform intake interviews and initial assessments, which includes the gathering of information about the client's symptoms, behavior, functioning, history, needs, goals and preferences. Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support health behavior change in persons with behavioral health challenges.

Interact and collaborate in a genuine and professional manner with the client, their families, support system and community partners to assist with obtainment of treatment goals.

Provide crisis management services, which may include face-to-face or telephone interviewing of the client; assessment of lethality to self or others; assessment of available support systems; and assistance in arranging for appropriate intervention, including hospitalization.

In the cases where a potential for harm exists, will complete appropriate assessment tools and, if needed and in consultation with management will facilitate referral to appropriate level of care. Immediately seeks consultation with supervisors regarding crisis situations, including potential safety concerns.

Obtain and maintain required credentialing including but not limited to licensure or under supervision status and Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Practitioner (AODTP) status.

Obtain and maintain understanding and competency in any other instruments required by agency payors' and/or commonly used by mental health/substance use professionals. Participate in staff consultations for the purpose of case presentation and diagnostic and treatment planning for clients.

Participates in mandatory program meetings. Support the monitoring and tracking of outcome measures for clients. Maintain clinical records in a timely manner, as required by agency policy, funding sources and accreditation authorities. Complete all required forms in a manner consistent with requirements.

Maintain professional competency in the area under one's responsibility through appropriate readings, attendance at workshops and trainings. Comply with all requirements to maintain professional certification(s).

Knowledgeable regarding: NorthCare's electronic record system and public folders; CCBHC requirements, ODMHSAS Services manual, contract requirements, and benchmarks; National Outcome Measures (NOMS); Medicaid rules and regulations. Return phone calls and cell text pages promptly. Check and respond to email daily.

Maintain consistent work attendance and contact supervisor on timely basis for needed late arrivals or absences. Complete all NorthCare required courses and training and comply with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to documentation deadlines and productivity expectations.

Performs any reasonable work requested that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described in work performed.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

Position requires a master's degree in social work, psychology or a related human services field and licensure in the State of Oklahoma, in one of the mental health disciplines or under Board approved supervision for licensure.

Licensed LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC-MH, LBP, or under supervision required; if licensed, employee must complete continuing education requirements required for licensure maintenance. This position requires a high degree of flexibility and efficiency.

Must display proficiency in the MS Word processing software and intermediate general computer skills. Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally with English-speaking clients. Employee must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must be able to move about facilities freely. Casual professional dress is required with adherence to dress code requirements. Must have access to reliable transportation. Local travel is required. Must possess and provide verification of valid Oklahoma driver's license during employment with NorthCare.

Must maintain and provide verification of current automobile liability insurance including uninsured motorist coverage. Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications; or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare.

Must have and/or complete Co-Occurring Training and Trauma Informed Training within 60 days of employment with NorthCare. Must have TB test within 12 months prior to employment with NorthCare or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare.

Every NorthCare employee is responsible for adherinq to any and all laws, professional standards and ethical codes that apply to his/her/their job responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide outpatient therapy and integrated behavioral healthcare services to adults and families to improve their quality of life. Responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, managing complex caseloads, and providing crisis intervention services.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field and licensure (or board-approved supervision) in the state of Oklahoma. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and obtain specific certifications like CPR and First Aid.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentCase ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist Office Based (69247) at VARIETY CARE a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Variety Care ranks #8 of 12 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,002 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Oklahoma City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,282/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Oklahoma City, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Variety Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance