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Lifepoint Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Assessment Therapist

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

Full-time Assessment Therapist in Oklahoma City, OK. Overnight shift, not remote.

Join Lifepoint Health as a Assessment Therapist – Overnight Shift in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Lifepoint Health as a Assessment Therapist – Overnight Shift.

Key Responsibilities

The Assessment Specialist conducts comprehensive mental health and substance abuse assessments for patients to determine the appropriate level of care. They manage the admission process, including insurance pre-certification and coordinating with clinical teams to ensure patient needs are met.

Requirements

A Master's degree in social work or counseling and a valid state clinical license are required. Candidates must also obtain CPR and De-escalation certifications within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentCrisis InterventionTriageCase ManagementPatient ScreeningInsurance Pre-certificationCustomer ServiceDocumentationMental Health EvaluationTreatment Planning

Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context

In Oklahoma, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$77k across 81 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Oklahoma's cost-of-living index is 88.0 (US average = 100) — Oklahoma ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.5/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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