Oklahoma
Behavioral Health Clinician III
Agency:
340 Oklahoma State Department of Health
Supervisory Organization:
340 District 10
Job Type:
Regular, Full time
Salary:
up to $61,000.00, based on education and experience
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 (primary hours)
Location:
Norman – 250 12th Avenue NE
Why you’ll love it here! Respect. Collaboration. Service. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.
Benefits
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full‑time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
Longevity Bonus for years of service.
Position Description So‑onerStart is Oklahoma’s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of families with infants and toddlers (ages birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays and/or disabilities in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The program builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist family members to enhance infants or toddler’s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.
The Behavioral Health Clinician in the SoonerStart program is primarily responsible for providing intervention services to children birth to three and their families to enhance well‑being. The clinician facilitates early identification of children with psychological, social, emotional, or behavioral issues; provides psycho‑education, prevention, training and education; and consults with parents and professionals on techniques to promote optimal social‑emotional development.
This position is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in the areas of behavioral and social‑emotional development. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment settings (home, childcare, park, etc.) and include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education.
Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Provides early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment.
Participates in family interview.
Conducts intakes, including client interviews and assessments to make appropriate recommendations for services.
Collaborates with families and caregivers to identify goals, develop strategies, and an effective Individual Family Service Plan based on child/family mental and behavioral health needs.
Coaches caregivers on implementing strategies to address social‑emotional and behavioral concerns.
Participates in the development and implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan according to state and federal guidelines.
Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.
Provides outreach, training, and consultation within the community to support child and family well‑being and positive health outcomes.
Consults with community agencies, childcare and school systems on behalf of families and may provide special programs as requested.
Maintains confidential records of services including progress notes and evaluation reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
Other duties as assigned.
Other Duties
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Works effectively in a team environment, participating and assisting peers.
Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, human relations, clinical/direct practice social work, or a closely related field with at least one semester of 300 hours of applied clinical practicum in psychology or counseling; plus two years of post‑master’s experience providing professional counseling services; and a passing score on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification or holding a current license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Behavior Practitioner (LBP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NSCP); Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), or a doctorate in psychology or education with a specialty in clinical, counseling, educational, developmental or school psychology, including one academic year of full‑time pre‑doctoral internship from an accredited program listed by the American Psychological Association at the time of completion.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a master’s in behavioral studies.
Application Requirements
If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of psychotherapeutic/behavioral intervention techniques; various assessment and evaluation tools; principles, methods and techniques of administering, scoring, and interpreting a variety of psychological tests including specialized tests; mental disorders, symptoms, treatment and social implications in relation to client and family; application of psychological theories to group and individual behavior; principles and methods of statistical research as applied to the field of psychology; training and psycho‑educational parent training techniques; and chemical dependency treatment and counseling techniques. Ability to apply psychological techniques, evaluate and diagnose psychological problems, develop therapeutic treatment plans, provide therapeutic counseling, administer psychological tests, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Work is typically performed in the child’s natural environment (home or childcare setting) or in an office environment with climate‑controlled settings and moderate noise level. Telework and provision of services remotely may also be required. Employees may be required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms and may lift up to 35 pounds. Applicants must be willing to perform all job‑related travel including occasional in‑state overnight and weekend travel. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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340 Oklahoma State Department of Health
Supervisory Organization:
340 District 10
Job Type:
Regular, Full time
Salary:
up to $61,000.00, based on education and experience
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 (primary hours)
Location:
Norman – 250 12th Avenue NE
Why you’ll love it here! Respect. Collaboration. Service. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.
Benefits
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full‑time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
Longevity Bonus for years of service.
Position Description So‑onerStart is Oklahoma’s early intervention program designed to meet the needs of families with infants and toddlers (ages birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays and/or disabilities in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The program builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist family members to enhance infants or toddler’s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.
The Behavioral Health Clinician in the SoonerStart program is primarily responsible for providing intervention services to children birth to three and their families to enhance well‑being. The clinician facilitates early identification of children with psychological, social, emotional, or behavioral issues; provides psycho‑education, prevention, training and education; and consults with parents and professionals on techniques to promote optimal social‑emotional development.
This position is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in the areas of behavioral and social‑emotional development. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment settings (home, childcare, park, etc.) and include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education.
Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Provides early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment.
Participates in family interview.
Conducts intakes, including client interviews and assessments to make appropriate recommendations for services.
Collaborates with families and caregivers to identify goals, develop strategies, and an effective Individual Family Service Plan based on child/family mental and behavioral health needs.
Coaches caregivers on implementing strategies to address social‑emotional and behavioral concerns.
Participates in the development and implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan according to state and federal guidelines.
Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.
Provides outreach, training, and consultation within the community to support child and family well‑being and positive health outcomes.
Consults with community agencies, childcare and school systems on behalf of families and may provide special programs as requested.
Maintains confidential records of services including progress notes and evaluation reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
Other duties as assigned.
Other Duties
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Works effectively in a team environment, participating and assisting peers.
Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, human relations, clinical/direct practice social work, or a closely related field with at least one semester of 300 hours of applied clinical practicum in psychology or counseling; plus two years of post‑master’s experience providing professional counseling services; and a passing score on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification or holding a current license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Behavior Practitioner (LBP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NSCP); Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), or a doctorate in psychology or education with a specialty in clinical, counseling, educational, developmental or school psychology, including one academic year of full‑time pre‑doctoral internship from an accredited program listed by the American Psychological Association at the time of completion.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a master’s in behavioral studies.
Application Requirements
If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of psychotherapeutic/behavioral intervention techniques; various assessment and evaluation tools; principles, methods and techniques of administering, scoring, and interpreting a variety of psychological tests including specialized tests; mental disorders, symptoms, treatment and social implications in relation to client and family; application of psychological theories to group and individual behavior; principles and methods of statistical research as applied to the field of psychology; training and psycho‑educational parent training techniques; and chemical dependency treatment and counseling techniques. Ability to apply psychological techniques, evaluate and diagnose psychological problems, develop therapeutic treatment plans, provide therapeutic counseling, administer psychological tests, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Work is typically performed in the child’s natural environment (home or childcare setting) or in an office environment with climate‑controlled settings and moderate noise level. Telework and provision of services remotely may also be required. Employees may be required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms and may lift up to 35 pounds. Applicants must be willing to perform all job‑related travel including occasional in‑state overnight and weekend travel. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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