Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

4 days ago
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma$15/hrFull TimePsychiatry
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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional – Evening Shift in Oklahoma County, OK.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide transformative, agile, and quality care.

Requirements

  • MH, or similar license in the behavioral health field. Note: Only applicants who are fully licensed will be considered.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $72K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Oklahoma County, OK.

Key Skills

Crisis interventionBehavioral health assessmentTreatment planningDischarge planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPsychologySocial workCounseling
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Licensed Behavioral Health Professional position at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $15 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Behavioral health assessment, Treatment planning, Discharge planning, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Psychology, Social work, Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The professional performs crisis intervention services through evaluations and assessments. They also participate with an interdisciplinary team in treatment and discharge planning.

Benefits package: Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums, Comprehensive health insurance options, Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, Retirement savings with employer matching, Longevity bonuses, CEU training opportunities, Shift differential pay: Evenings +$3.75/hr, Nights +$6.00/hr, Weekends +$9.00/hr, Holidays +$3.00/hr. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Mental Health Care
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Benefits & Perks

Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums
Comprehensive health insurance options
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Retirement savings with employer matching
Longevity bonuses
CEU training opportunities
Shift differential pay: Evenings +$3.75/hr, Nights +$6.00/hr, Weekends +$9.00/hr, Holidays +$3.00/hr

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago