Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Team Lead - Outpatient

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Lawton, OK

Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health Professional! �

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? JTCMHC is currently recruiting for a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Team Lead, licensed or under supervision. This role provides oversight and direction for clinical care on our outpatient unit, while also maintaining a caseload. The Team Lead delivers professional behavioral health services—including assessments and psychotherapy—to support recovery and promote overall wellness for a designated population. This position also works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to address the physical and behavioral health needs of the individuals we serve.�

Why Join Us? �
Collaborative Team Environment – Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of professionals. �
Meaningful Impact – Help individuals improve their mental health and overall well-being. �
Growth & Development – Gain experience in a supportive setting with training and professional development opportunities. �
Diverse Work Experience – Occasional weekend/holiday coverage and on-call participation allow for a dynamic work schedule. �


Position Details: �
  • Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM �
  • Location: Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center, Lawton, OK�
Job Type/Salary:  �
  • The salary range is based on experience, tenure and certifications: �
  • $76,000 – $83,790 (Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Team Lead) �
  • $71,000 - $78,277.50 (Licensure Candidate Behavioral Health Professional Team Lead)     �
  • Occasional weekend and holiday coverage may be required �
  • Posted until filled �
What We’re Looking For: �
🔹 Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LBHP) – Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field + full licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LBP, LADC, etc.). �
🔹 Licensed Candidate Behavioral Health Professional (LCBHP) – Master’s degree in a relevant field + active supervision toward licensure. �


Additional Requirements: �

Must have a valid driver’s license and be open to job-related travel (e.g., training). �
Participation in an on-call rotation unless exempted. �


If you're ready to use your expertise to empower individuals and create lasting change, we’d love to hear from you! �
📩 Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference! �

Why Join Us? �
  • Generous Benefits: A generous benefits allowance to help you pay for your insurance. �
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions. �
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses. �
  • Ample Time Off: Leave accrual and holiday pay based on the hours worked �
  • Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future. �
  • Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it. �
  • Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service. �
  • Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements. �
About us: Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center in Lawton, OK is a community-based center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment. The inpatient and outpatient services they provide include special groups and programs for adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, seniors and older adults, women, men, and criminal justice groups.�
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Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement Testing:  Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result. �
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THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE OF 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME. �
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Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. �

An Equal Opportunity Employer. �
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