Behavioral Health Clinician III

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Full/Part-Time

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Job Description

Location: Early Intervention/3701 N. Stiles Avenue

Salary: $60,000 - $65,075

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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.  Check out why were are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!   What is Public Health?

Oh yeah, did we mention perks?  We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• 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 venders.

• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Position Description:

Early Intervention Behavioral Health Clinician will provide support to the Early Intervention SoonerStart program in Oklahoma county. Early Intervention Behavioral Health Clinicians facilitate the early identification of children with psychological, social, emotional or behavioral issues; provide psychoeducation, prevention; training and education as well as consultation with parents and professionals on techniques to promote optimal social-emotional development. The Behavioral Health clinician will demonstrate capacity for providing evidence based/informed, developmentally sensitive, trauma informed supports and services for families, children and partners/professionals while exemplifying the values expected within the program and for promoting the mission of the organization.

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 in which children typically spend time, for example, home or childcare.  Services include screenings, evaluations, intervention and parent education.

Duties:

Primary Clinical Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides intervention services in natural settings including individual, family, coaching and consultation to support child and family well-being.

• Conducts intakes, including client interviews and conducts assessments to make appropriate recommendations for services.

• Collaborates with families and caregivers to identify goals, develop strategies and appropriate effective individual family services plan based on child/family’s mental and behavioral health needs.

• Coach caregivers on implementing strategies to address social emotional and behavioral concerns.

• Consult with interdisciplinary team to provide recommendations for individual diagnosis and treatment.

• Provides early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment (home, childcare, park etc.)

• Prepares and implements Individual Family Service Plan in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level II:  Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in psychology, counseling, human relations, clinical/direct practice social work, or a closely related field which must have included one semester of at least three hundred hours of applied clinical practicum in psychology or counseling. One year post-master’s experience providing professional counseling services and applicant must be license eligible and working towards licensure.

NOTE: License must be obtained within 18 months of employment.

Level III:  Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in psychology, counseling, human relations, clinical/direct practice social work, or a closely related field which must have included one semester of at least three hundred hours of applied clinical practicum in psychology or counseling; plus two years of post-master’s experience providing professional counseling services; and must have a passing score on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification or hold 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 as a 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.

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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is typically performed in a client’s home or daycare setting or in an office environment with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level.  While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms and may lift up to 35 pounds.  This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.

Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

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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