Behavioral Health Professional III / IV

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Professional III / IV role is onsite at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, OK; annual salary is $76,000 for Level III or $81,000 for Level IV. The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs works with youth, families, and community partners to support pathways to success through prevention and treatment. The professional provides behavioral health services to youth receiving secure care, including assessment, counseling, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. The role contributes to recovery and wellness through coordinated, trauma-informed care and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

What you'll do

• Interview individuals and families to explore needs and resources
• develop treatment plans with individuals, families, and the clinical team
• provide assessments and individual, group, and family counseling
• provide crisis intervention and document services
• participate in interdisciplinary staffing and clinical consultations
• participate in facility or unit on-call rotations
• contribute to a trauma-informed, hope-centered, and culturally responsive treatment environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health professional iii/iv

tecumseh ok

oklahoma office of juvenile affairs

youth behavioral health

secure care

psychotherapy

clinical assessment

crisis intervention

treatment planning

on-call rotation

level iii $76k

level iv $81k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• State-paid benefit allowance, health insurance options, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings with company match, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, longevity bonuses, and training opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a relevant master’s degree and Oklahoma licensure, or qualifying board-approved supervision toward licensure, plus the specified post-master’s or professional behavioral-services experience. Applicants must pass OSBI and FBI background checks. On-call rotation is part of the role; travel may be required.

About the employer

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Veterans' Affairs. Sector: 92.