Behavioral Therapist
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma · Talihina, OK
Tailor my CV for this job — freeBehavioral Health Therapist - Recovery CenterHelp Tribal members reclaim their health, restore hope, and build stronger futures through recovery. Use your skills as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor to create lasting change for individuals, families, and generations to come.Regular, Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PMPay: Salaried, Pay Grade 13 (based on experience and credentials)Weekly earned wage access availableMake a Meaningful Impact on Mental Health OutcomesAs a Behavioral Health Therapist for the Recovery Center, you will play a critical role in helping individuals navigate behavioral health challenges by providing assessments, crisis intervention, counseling, and therapeutic support. In this highly collaborative role, you'll partner with physicians, nurses, care teams, patients, and community resources to deliver integrated behavioral healthcare that promotes emotional wellness, stability, and positive outcomes.What Success Looks LikeIn this role, you will:Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and provide crisis intervention for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.Deliver individual and group counseling services that help patients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, family and relationship concerns, stress management, self-esteem, and life transitions.Develop and implement personalized treatment strategies, self-care plans, coping techniques, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.Utilize motivational interviewing and other behavioral health approaches to encourage patient engagement and long-term wellness.Partner closely with primary care providers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care across medical settings.Identify patients requiring higher levels of care and coordinate referrals, transportation, admissions documentation, and continuity of treatment.Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation while adhering to regulatory, ethical, and patient safety standards.Serve as an advocate and liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, and external agencies to support comprehensive care delivery.Provide behavioral health services across a variety of healthcare environments, including family practice, emergency services, pediatrics, medical-surgical units, women's health, and other clinical settings.Assess psychosocial barriers that may impact recovery and help patients and families navigate challenges related to illness, hospitalization, and treatment.Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and connect patients with ongoing community and behavioral health resources.Qualifications for SuccessEducationMaster's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related Human Services field from an accredited college or university.LicensureWorking toward independent licensure under supervision as a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW, LADC-MH, or LMFT).ExperienceTwo (2) years of experience in a behavioral health or related clinical setting.Why Join Us?This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families while working alongside a dedicated team committed to improving mental health outcomes. Your expertise, compassion, and advocacy will help patients move through crisis, build resilience, and achieve lasting wellness.