Therapist, Mental Health Care Intake

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72K - $82K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

$82K+ annual salary for licensed Therapists/Counselors!

$72K+/year for Therapists/Counselors under supervision.

PLUS $8000 for licensed therapists or $5000 if under licensure supervision

  • Generous Benefit Package!
  • Company-provided CEUs, Supervision and training
  • Student Loan Repayment Programs

Therapist will provide adult intake assessments, treatment planning and treatment plan updates to adults with a severe mental illness. Intakes will take place in an outpatient Community Mental Health Center. This position provides candidates with an excellent opportunity to learn about diagnosing, crisis intervention, and collaboration. Therapist will make internal and external referrals as necessary.

General Requirements

  • A Master's degree in Social Work or its equivalent from an accredited school.
  • Knowledge and experience in early childhood mental health, individual, group and family therapy.
  • Knowledge and experience in conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • LCSW is preferred; will also consider LPC or LMFT or under licensure supervision in the State of Oklahoma.
  • Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.

CCBHC Model of Care

Family & Children’s Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction.

You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).

This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:

1. Increased access to care and crisis services

2. Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.

3. Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients

4. Greater access to Social Services for clients’ economic and social needs

5. Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however all employees are subject to the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct adult intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing updates for clients with severe mental illnesses. They will also facilitate internal and external referrals while working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide coordinated care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or an equivalent field and possess a valid driver's license. Professional licensure such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT is preferred, though those under supervision will be considered.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist, Mental Health Care Intake at Family & Children's Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,995 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 9 employers

7
<$80k
2
$82k
10
$100k-120k
7
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
72%
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
CME allowance
28% this job
Loan repayment
12% this job
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · San Diego, California

$117k-$134k
#2

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW/LPCC/LMFT

LifeStance Health · Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

$74k-$126k
#3

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

$92k-$125k
#4

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

$115k-$120k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Family & Children's Services logo

About Family & Children's Services

Mental Health Care
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Benefit Package
Company-provided CEUs
Supervision and Training
Student Loan Repayment Programs
$8,000 Bonus for Licensed Therapists
$5,000 Bonus for Therapists Under Supervision