Licensed Mental Health Professional - GS9012

Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jeffery Kellerman, jeff.kellerman@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

This position is funded through a grant award and is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. Continuation of employment is subject to ongoing grant support and program needs.

The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) serves as a clinical consultant and subject matter expert supporting rural healthcare providers participating in the Statewide Psychiatry Access, Resources, & Knowledge (SPARK) Addiction Medicine expansion program. This expansion program is a part of the Rural Health Transformation Program sponsored by the State Department of Health. The LMHP is responsible for staffing the consultation line and serving as the first clinical responder for provider inquiries related to behavioral health, substance use disorders, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), treatment planning, resource navigation, and evidence-based care.

This position requires significant experience in mental health and addiction treatment and serves as a key member of the program team in advancing behavioral health integration and improving access to clinical expertise for rural healthcare providers. The LMHP will also contribute to program development activities, including training curricula, educational learning modules, provider outreach initiatives, "house calls," and other clinical support activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Behavioral Health, Social Work, Counseling or related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or integrated care settings.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses

Current Oklahoma license as one of the following:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of SBIRT principles and evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
• Strong clinical consultation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and virtual communication platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing consultation or technical assistance to healthcare providers.
• Experience working with rural and underserved populations.
• Knowledge of medication-assisted treatment (MAT/MOUD) and recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Experience developing and delivering professional education or training programs.
• Familiarity with grant-funded programs and reporting requirements.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Expertise in behavioral health, addiction treatment, and co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to assess clinical concerns and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Knowledge of community resources, referral networks, and treatment continuum options.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethical standards.

Working Conditions

This position is hybrid (includes on site and remote days).

Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodations.