Lead Behavioral Health Therapist

Company: SSM Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: July 10, 2025

Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a calling OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: · Department: Behavioral Health?? · Sign On Bonus: $10,000? · Schedule: Full Time, Days? · Starting Pay: $30.91 · Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts? · Location: St. Anthony Hospital - OKC / MWC At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. Our therapist roles are an integral piece in our care team and we see it as a partnership. This position is full time working with our therapists at our Oklahoma City & Midwest City locations. This position requires three years' experience as a therapist. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you. Daily Pay : Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health St Anthony, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it. Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you . Job Summary: Coordinates daily work for therapists, who are responsible for group and individual services, case management and documentation and charging of services; also performs same duties of therapist. Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive and developmental disorders and disabilities using specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary team, as appropriate, to develop treatment goals for the patient. May participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences discussing information obtained from patient assessments, updates, treatment plans. Provides clinical oversight to therapists (i.e. managing therapist caseloads, coordinating weekly clinical staffing lists and daily group assignments); by assessing patient's mental health symptoms; by developing a master treatment plan; by effectively communicating the plan to patients; effectively facilitating daily group within the scope of practice and utilizing effective groups within the scope of practice; assist with assessment and referral process of new patients. Oversees day to day operations of the program including attendance, documentation, billing and other regulatory requirements. Contributes to employee and physician satisfaction by establishing professional relationships, providing clear communication with co-workers and physicians related to exceptional patient care and resolving conflicts in a timely and effective manner and offering help to others when needed. May assume supervisory or manager tasks in the absence of the supervisor or manager. Schedules, plans, delegates and supervises assignments. Provides feedback during the performance review process. Performs therapist duties. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field EXPERIENCE Three years experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication and hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Constant use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Frequent standing, twisting and walking. Frequent use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, reaching, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs. Occasional keyboard use/data entry. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving. Rare crawling, running and lifting/moving patients. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Oklahoma Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Or Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers Or Licensed Counselors and Drug Counselor - Mental Health (LADC-MH) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors Or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Or Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers Or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 8455000040 Mental Health Administration Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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