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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Mental Health Counselor

LPC / LMHCIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40.00Hourly

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Multi Site Float [261] - Oklahoma City, OK
  • Salary Range: $40.00Hourly, Pay: $40.00 per hour Job description: TK Health is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Multi-State Float to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a flexible, experienced clinician who is passionate about delivering care in correctional settings and is willing to travel across multiple states to support our facilities. As a leading correctional healthcare provider, TK Health offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while making a meaningful impact in underserved populations. Locations Covered: Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Colorado, Montana, Kentucky *Company assistance with obtaining additional state licenses. Pay: $40/hr. Travel-related expenses may be covered (discuss during interview) A master's degree with licensure as a LPC, LCSW, LADC, or LMFT is required. Minimum of 2 years of correctional mental health experience (REQUIRED) This position requires regular travel to different facilities based on operational needs. Assignments may vary and can include weekdays, weekends, or short-notice coverage due to staffing changes or call-offs. This role is best suited for someone who: Is flexible with scheduling Can travel on a weekly basis Is comfortable with changing environments The role of the LMHC is to assess, evaluate and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals and formulate individualized release plans to coordinate a continuum of care.

Why Join TK Health? Opportunity to work across multiple facilities Gain diverse clinical experience Be part of a mission-driven healthcare team Flexibility and variety in your work environment Full time employee benefits: Health, Dental, & Vision Plans Pet Insurance Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability 401K Employee Referral Program Company assistance with obtaining additional state licenses

Responsibilities

Assess psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention Conduct suicide risk evaluations and prevention interventions Coordinate care with facility staff and medical providers Provide MAT and substance abuse counseling Develop and implement individualized treatment plans Coordinate medication referrals with providers Facilitate discharge planning and continuity of care with community providers Conduct mental health assessments and release planning Ensure safety and security in all clinical decision-making Participate in on-call rotation for off-hours coverage Provide mental health training to correctional staff as needed Position

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or related field Current licensure as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LADC Minimum of 2 years of correctional mental health experience (REQUIRED) Must reside in and be licensed in at least one of our operating states Willingness to obtain additional state licenses (company-supported) Ability to travel across assigned states as needed Why TK Health? Join a mission-driven team providing critical healthcare services in correctional facilities across 14 states and growing. Our clinicians are empowered to utilize their skills fully in a structured, secure, and impactful environment. EOE

  • Job Type: Full-time Application Question(s): Do you currently hold a license in one of our operating states and are you willing to obtain additional licenses (with company assistance)? License/Certification: master's degree with licensure as a LPC, LCSW, LADC, or LMFT (Required)
  • Work Location: On the road

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Counselor will assess, evaluate, and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include conducting crisis interventions, developing individualized treatment plans, and facilitating discharge planning to ensure a continuum of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in a relevant field and possess current licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LADC, or LMFT. A minimum of 2 years of correctional mental health experience is strictly required for this role.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Mental health counselingSuicide risk evaluationTreatment planningClinical assessmentPsychiatric emergency assessment

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in Oklahoma?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$83kMental Health Counseling median $64k (middle half $52k–$80k)270 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerOklahoma index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in Oklahoma8 active789 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 36% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOklahoma Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 27% offer loan repayment139 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings326 in the last 30 days229 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Counseling pay trend−10.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 23 employers
11
<$80k
8
$80k-95k
8
$95k-110k
2
$120k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
35%
Sign-on bonus
30%
PSLF eligible
13%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

LifeStance Health · Lake Oswego, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Behavioral Health Specialist Requires LCSW LPC or LMFT

$61k-$130k
#4

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 770 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
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  • Includes weekends
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About Turn Key Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
401K
Employee Referral Program

Living in Oklahoma City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$1,285/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.