Lead Behavioral Health Therapist

SSM Health

Lawton, OKFull-timePosted Mar 27, 2026

30.91 an hour

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Benefits

Paid Time OffHealth Insurance

Job Description

wer of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. Our mission and values put the patient first and help 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.

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.

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 to develop treatment goals for the patient.
• Provides clinical oversight to therapists, managing caseloads and coordinating daily group assignments.
• 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 and providing clear communication.
• May assume supervisory or manager tasks in the absence of the supervisor or manager.
• Schedules, plans, delegates and supervises assignments.
• 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 movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
• Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling, running and lifting/moving patients.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
• 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: Mental Health Administration

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Benefits:
• 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 Daily Pay 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 Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

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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. to learn more.
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Qualifications

  • This position requires three years' experience as a therapist
  • Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field
  • Three years experience
  • 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 keyboard use/data entry
  • Rare crawling, running and lifting/moving patients
  • REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
  • 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
  • Licensed Counselors and Drug Counselor - Mental Health (LADC-MH) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
  • Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health
  • Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
  • Or
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health

Benefits

  • Sign On Bonus: $10,000
  • Starting Pay: $30.91+
  • Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
  • 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
  • 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 Daily Pay 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 Flex Path Funded for eligible team members

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop treatment goals for the patient
  • Provides clinical oversight to therapists, managing caseloads and coordinating daily group assignments
  • 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 and providing clear communication
  • May assume supervisory or manager tasks in the absence of the supervisor or manager
  • Schedules, plans, delegates and supervises assignments
  • Performs therapist duties
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, reaching, gripping and repetitive movements
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs
  • Occasional driving


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