LBHP Team Lead

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Job Posting Title LBHP Team Lead Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization GMH - Admissions Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Job Description Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Team Lead – Admissions Griffin Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced and dedicated Licensed Behavioral Health Professional Team Lead to join its t eam . T his position provides clinical leadership and oversight for the behavioral health/admissions team, serving as a licensed therapist while also supervising staff, ensuring compliance with clinical and admissions standards, and supporting departmental decision-making. Reports directly to the Director of Admissions. Key Job Duties Provide direct clinical services as a licensed therapist — assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy (individual/group/family) for inpatient clients Lead and supervise the behavioral health team — assign caseloads, mentor staff, serve as clinical resource, provide input on performance and development Audit admissions — review documentation and admission decisions for accuracy, appropriateness, and regulatory compliance; identify and correct gaps Make/guide clinical decisions — level-of-care determinations, treatment adjustments, participation in multidisciplinary treatment team reviews Share on-call rotation — provide after-hours clinical consultation, crisis support, and admissions guidance; coordinate with on-call physicians/nursing Support departmental decision-making — assist the Director of Admissions in operational and clinical decisions consistent with policy; help implement/revise workflows and protocols Ensure regulatory/quality compliance — align practices with state licensing, CMS, and accrediting body standards; support audits and incident follow-up Serve as liaison — coordinate between clinical/admissions team and other departments (nursing, utilization review, medical staff) Legal and Law Enforcement In teractions - Reviews legal orders , c ommunicates with legal counterparts , c oordinates evaluation needs for those in legal custody , p rocesses referrals and transfers from forensic services , a ssists in ensuring processes follow MHL T43A and state statutes . Job Type/Salary: Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some weekends and holidays required ) Salary: $ 77,000 - $84,892.50 ( commensurate with DMH experience and certifications) Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LBHP) with a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field and full, independent licensure (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LBP, LADC, or equivalent). Additionally, a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing professional behavioral health services to consumers in a state-approved facility or similar healthcare or behavioral health setting is required . Special requirements : Willing to fulfill any job-related travel Participation in an on-call rotation unless exempted. Preference for current ODMHSAS employees Why Join Us? Generous Benefits: A generous benefits allowance to help you pay for your insurance. Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions. Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Ample Time Off: Leave accrual and holiday pay based on the hours worked Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future. Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it. Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service. Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements. About us: Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults. GMH provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health and trauma related conditions. Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre- Placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result. THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub . 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