THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT CARNEGIE TRI COUNTY MUNCIPAL HOSPITAL
POSITION SUMMARY
The Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is a clinically trained and licensed professional responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and/or groups. The LMHC assesses, diagnoses, and treats clients dealing with a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues. This role includes developing individualized treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support clients’ mental and emotional well-being.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, culturally competent, clinically skilled, and capable of working both independently and as part of a therapeutic team.
POSITION SUMMARY EXPANDED:
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.
- Minimum of 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience (may include internship or supervised experience).
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Competency in conducting assessments, formulating diagnoses, and providing effective psychotherapy.
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Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and interpersonal communication abilities.
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Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Active, unrestricted LMHC license in the state of Oklahoma.
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Proof of all required License(s) and Certification(s) is due at time of hire.
- Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
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Experience with specific populations.
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Training or certification in specialized modalities (e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT, play therapy, DBT).
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Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Clinical Services:
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Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5-TR criteria.
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Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans based on client goals and best practices.
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Provide individual, couples, family, or group counseling using evidence-based approaches such as:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Solution-Focused Therapy
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Trauma-Informed Care
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Mindfulness-Based Interventions
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Manage a caseload in accordance with agency expectations (e.g., 20–30 clinical hours/week depending on full- or part-time status).
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Maintain a billable caseload as determined Employee agency expectations.
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Provide crisis intervention and safety planning when necessary, and follow appropriate procedures for high-risk clients.
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Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and coordination of care with psychiatrists, case managers, and other providers.
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Marketing/Outreach in the local community in support of our mission of community outreach and education.
Documentation & Compliance:
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation including intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
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Adhere to all federal, state, and professional regulations and ethical standards (HIPAA, licensure board regulations, etc.).
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Complete and submit billing documentation in accordance with payer requirements (private insurance, Medicaid, etc.).
Team Collaboration & Professionalism:
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Participate in monthly supervision (if required), staff meetings, and clinical team consultations.
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Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and colleagues.
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Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, and inclusive clinical culture.
Professional Development:
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Stay informed of current trends and research in the mental health field.
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Attend required training courses and obtain necessary Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to maintain licensure.
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Actively seek feedback and supervision for clinical and professional growth.
Required Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
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Active, unrestricted LMHC license in the state of Oklahoma.
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Minimum of 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience (may include internship or supervised experience).
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Competency in conducting assessments, formulating diagnoses, and providing effective psychotherapy.
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Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and interpersonal communication abilities.
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Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with specific populations.
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Training or certification in specialized modalities (e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT, play therapy, DBT).
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Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
Work Schedule & Conditions:
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Flexible scheduling options (day, evening, weekend hours available).
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Option for in-person, telehealth, or hybrid model depending on agency setup.
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May involve occasional attendance at offsite meetings, trainings, or community outreach events.
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Preform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements.
- Adhere to the companies/facilities philosophy, mission, and policies and procedures.
- Support the facility goals and objectives.
- Maintains a good attendance record and follows all hospital rules, policies and procedures.
- Maintains open and effective communications with patients and their nurses, physicians, peers, supervisors, and students. Establishes and maintains excellent interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships.
- Attends departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital.
- Observes that proper safety measures are enforced in the techniques used on patients receiving therapy. Maintains high safety standards in the facility.
- Demonstrates active listening techniques.
- Gains support through effective relationships.
- Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and facility property.
- Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
- Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to the needs of patients by complying with facility policies.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.
- Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- English is the primary language.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
- Ability to interpret reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, physicians, clients, customers, employees, and the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work inside a clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated laboratory. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to some hazards such as radiation, bodily fluids that may contain disease, and fumes from laboratory chemicals.
