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State of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma

Licensed Behavioral Health Pro

Behavioral HealthIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$66k-$79k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Job Posting Title
  • Licensed Behavioral Health Pro
  • Agency
  • 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
  • Supervisory Organization
  • GMH - Consumer Services

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

  • Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
  • Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
  • Full/Part-Time
  • Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation

$71,000 - $79,380 (Licensed Behavioral Health Professional)

$66,000 - $77,175 (Licensure Candidate Behavioral Health Professional)

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LBHP) or a Licensed Candidate Behavioral Health Professional (LCBHP) to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will provide assessments, psychotherapy, and professional behavioral health services to support individuals on their journey to recovery and wellness. This position is in our Consumer Services department.

Why Join Us?

  • Collaborative Team Environment – Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
  • Meaningful Impact – Help individuals improve their mental health and overall well-being.

Growth & Development – Gain experience in a supportive setting with training and professional development opportunities.

Diverse Work Experience – Occasional weekend/holiday coverage and on-call participation allow for a dynamic work schedule.

Position Details

  • Training Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Full-time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
  • Location: Griffin Memorial Hospital

Job Type/Salary

  • The salary range is based on experience, tenure and certifications:
  • $71,000 - $79,380 (Licensed Behavioral Health Professional)
  • $66,000 - $77,175 (Licensure Candidate Behavioral Health Professional)

Occasional weekend and holiday coverage may be required

Posted until filled

What We’re Looking For

Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LBHP) – Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field + full licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LBP, LADC, etc.).

Licensed Candidate Behavioral Health Professional (LCBHP) – Master’s degree in a relevant field + active supervision toward licensure.

Additional Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license and be open to job-related travel (e. g., training).

Participation in an on-call rotation unless exempted.

If you're ready to use your expertise to empower individuals and create lasting change, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference!

Why Join Us?

  • Generous Benefits: A generous benefits allowance to help you pay for your insurance.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
  • Ample Time Off: Leave accrual and holiday pay based on the hours worked
  • Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
  • Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
  • Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

About Us

Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults. GMH provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health and trauma related conditions.

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement 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.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE OF 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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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Key Responsibilities

Provide assessments, psychotherapy, and professional behavioral health services to support individuals in their recovery and wellness. Participate in a multidisciplinary team environment and fulfill on-call rotation requirements.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field. Candidates must hold full licensure or be actively working toward licensure under supervision.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Behavioral health assessmentSubstance abuse treatmentMental health counselingClinical documentationCase managementMultidisciplinary collaborationTrauma-informed care

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Norman

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$248k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,357/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
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), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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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Benefits & Perks

Generous benefits allowance
Comprehensive health coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Leave accrual and holiday pay
Retirement savings plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity bonuses
Training opportunities for CEU requirements