Counselor I/II - Children- Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

About Us: 

A Lighthouse is needed to help guide the way; to emit a light that helps navigate turbulent times and warn against the possible dangers ahead. Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is just such a place, guided by its core values of hope, dedication and community.

To meet the increasing needs of our communities it is imperative that all team members understand and successfully reach and maintain the expected performance standard levels. In order to achieve total and sustainable success, each person must do their part. Lighthouse will do its part in providing all necessary tools and training required to help team members be successful.

Job Description: 

Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is a CCBHC (Certified Community Behavioral Health Center) located in South Central Oklahoma and is searching for a self-motivated, dynamic, and team-oriented counselor in our Outpatient clinic in Pauls Valley, OK. This position will provide outpatient therapy services to families experiencing behavioral health issues on an outpatient basis with an integrated approach to care.

A.  Under general direction, provides professional mental health or substance abuse services to children and adolescents.

B.  Participates in the planning and delivery of therapeutic clinical services to consumers and families in a wraparound team approach.

C.  This position will be working with the 0-5 age group and their caregivers. Applicant must be willing to work with entire family system. Training will be provided as available for this position.

COUNSELOR I QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Completion of the curriculum requirements of a Master’s degree in a mental health or substance abuse-related field from an accredited university and one (1) year experience in a professional capacity involving the delivery of clinical services. A clinical practicum can qualify as one (1) year of clinical experience.

B. Must be an approved candidate for Oklahoma State Licensure as an LCSW, LADC-MH, LPC, LMFT, or LBP.

C. Demonstrated skill in working with people; and in effectively treating social, emotional, and addiction problems.

D. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.

E. Licensure supervision provided within the agency for LPC and LCSW.

COUNSELOR II - QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of the curriculum requirements of a Master’s degree in a mental health or substance abuse-related field from an accredited university and two (2) years' experience in a professional capacity involving the delivery of clinical service or, any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Oklahoma State Licensure as an LPC, LBP, LMFT, LCSW, or LADC-MH.
• Considerable skill in working with people, in effectively treating social, emotional, and addiction problems, in expressing ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form, in exercising good judgment in evaluating situations, and in making decisions.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.

Benefits:

Lighthouse offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees. Benefits include: 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, life, and vision insurance; generous paid leave including PTO, sick, and agency holidays, employer matching 401K plan, NHSC student loan repayment, and paid continuing education.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Remotely:

• No

Job Type:

• Full-time

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pauls Valley, OK: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)