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Valir Health
Shawnee, Oklahoma

PACE Licensed Professional Counselor

CounselorPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Valir PACE - Shawnee - Shawnee, OK 74801
  • Position Type: Part Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Travel Percentage: None
  • Job Shift: Day

Valir PACE provides integrated medical and social services to our most vulnerable seniors, helping to unlock their full potential. We are looking for team members who are energized by working in diverse teams toward our shared purpose.

Those eager to drive groundbreaking innovation, and who will interact with those we serve and those who serve them in a spirit of understanding and compassion.

WHAT WE OFFER Competitive pay, retention and referral bonuses Outstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid day off for your birthday 401K Company match on day one Company paid life insurance Generous PTO Career development opportunities Employee Gym Employee Recognition #PACE About the Role

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Specialist will provide mental health services, including counseling and support, to participants of the PACE program. This role is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and provision of therapeutic services for participants, working within an interdisciplinary care team.

The Behavioral Health Specialist will help participants maintain their independence and quality of life by addressing mental health concerns that may impact their overall well-being.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field. Must hold one of the following active and valid licenses in the state of employment: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.

Minimum of 2 years of experience providing mental health services, preferably with older adults, underserved populations, or in a healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for PACE program participants. They work within an interdisciplinary care team to support the independence and well-being of seniors.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and possess an active LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license. A minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health services, preferably with older adults or in a healthcare setting, is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Mental health counselingCrisis interventionGeriatric care

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 27 employers

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<$80k
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$80k-105k
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$105k-130k
8
$130k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 3.0
Below most Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 503 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Shawnee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$186k
Typical market rent
$1,105/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

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

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About Valir Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Retention and referral bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid day off for your birthday
401K Company match on day one
Company paid life insurance
Generous PTO
Career development opportunities