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Behavioral Health Therapist - Recovery Center

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

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Location
Talihina, OK
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides counseling to individuals and groups to promote mental and emotional health, reporting to Behavioral Health leadership. The role includes crisis assessment and stabilization, counseling for a range of emotional and behavioral health concerns, and integrated services in medical clinic and hospital settings. The therapist collaborates with medical and behavioral health staff, refers patients for continuing or inpatient care, and maintains treatment records.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CounselingCrisis AssessmentCrisis StabilizationMotivational InterviewingClinical AssessmentTreatment Planning

Qualifications

Master's in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Related Human ServicesLicensed Mental Health Professional Supervision2 Years Behavioral Health Experience

Full job description

Regular, Full-Time | Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm | Pay: Salaried, paygrade 13, depending on experience and credentials

Weekly earned wage access is an option for this position

Job Purpose or Objective(s): As the Behavioral Health Therapist, you will provide counseling to individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. You will report to Behavioral Health leadership.

Primary Tasks:

  1. Provide assessment and stabilization for individuals who may be experiencing mental health crises.

  2. Counsel individuals to process crisis issues associated with, but not limited to; addictions and substance abuse, family, marital problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, self-esteem, aging and any other emotional stressors.

  3. Provide Behavioral Health services, self-care plan development, coping skills, motivational interviewing, and related integrated Behavioral Health services.

  4. Work closely with primary care providers, medical clinic support staff, and preventive program services staff encountering patients in all medical clinic settings

  5. Refer patients for inpatient treatment services, arrange for transportation, and provide any necessary documentation to facilities.

  6. Prepare and maintain all treatment records, maintain confidentiality of patient records, and upholds patient safety standards.

  7. Serves as liaison between medical staff, patients, relatives, and outside agencies.

  8. Provide services in a range of hospital settings including:family practice, ER, pediatrics, med-surge women’s health, etc.

  9. Interpret and assist in resolving problems that relate to medical condition and/or hospitalization.

  10. Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments, refer for continuing services, or develop treatment plans.

  11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related human services from a nationally accredited college or university

  • Under supervision for Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW, LADC-MH, LMFT)

  • Two [2] years of experience in a behavioral health setting

Job Identification: 32523

Job Category: Health Care Services

Posting Date: 10/29/2026, 12:57 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

On-Site/Remote: On-Site

How this job compares

Set against the 2,021 open Counselor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$62–80K/yr689 salary ranges
  • US median$23–26/hr724 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 10 open Counselor jobs in Oklahoma and 2,021 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Counselor postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (780 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 897 of the 2,021 open Counselor jobs (44%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

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