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State of Oklahoma Kansas statewide Posted 5/22/2026

Behavioral Health Professional Coordinator - Children's

Therapy job in Kansas City, KS · Dedicated

25–$45/hrest.
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Pay

$25–$45/hr

Setting

Clinic / Outpatient

Shift

Nights · Days

License

Therapy license

Pay

$37.50/hr

Route Type

Dedicated

Benefits

Health insurance

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Job Description

Job Posting Title Behavioral Health Professional Coordinator - Children's Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization JTCMHC Outpatient 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 Behavioral Health Professional Coordinator - ($78,000.00) ($37.50/hr) Job Description Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center (JTCMHC) is seeking a highly skilled Behavioral Health Professional Coordinator to lead our outpatient clinical staff.

Reporting directly to the Director of Outpatient Services, the Behavioral Health Professional Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of all phases of management, administration, and clinical policies and procedures within our outpatient services.

The incumbent will play a key role in shaping the clinical practices at JTCMHC, ensuring the fidelity of evidence-based practices, facilitating continuing education to meet the clinical needs of our community, and integrating new treatment models aligned with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) priorities.

Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Supervision: Direct and support outpatient clinical staff, providing oversight to ensure effective service delivery and adherence to clinical protocols.

Clinical Policies & Procedures: Develop, implement, and update clinical policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current best practices and organizational goals.

Clinical Supervision Model: Design and oversee a robust clinical supervision model to ensure the fidelity of evidence-based practices, ensuring staff meet high standards of care.

Ongoing Education: Coordinate and facilitate continuing education opportunities for staff, ensuring training is tailored to the clinical needs of the community and individuals served.

Integration of New Treatment Models: Stay informed of emerging treatment models and facilitate their integration into the clinical framework, ensuring consistency with ODMHSAS priorities and community needs.

What We’re Looking For: Strong Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, supervise, and support a clinical team.

Clinical Expertise: In-depth understanding of evidence-based practices, clinical procedures, and treatment models.

Experience with Supervision: Ability to develop and oversee clinical supervision to ensure staff are trained in and implement best practices effectively.

Commitment to Professional Development: A focus on continuing education and staying current with advancements in behavioral health.

Passion for Community Impact: A dedication to enhancing the mental health and wellness of individuals and the community we serve.

If you’re a dedicated behavioral health professional with leadership experience and a passion for clinical excellence, apply today to join the Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center team as a Behavioral Health Professional Coordinator!

Job Type/

Salary: · Annual Base Salary is $78,000 + · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Total Compensation range is $78,000 to $95,995 depending on the number of covered dependents.

Compensation range to include base salary, retirement, and benefits allowance to help you pay for your benefits and doesn’t include shift differentials. · FLSA Status: Exempt Additional

Compensation: Along with our great benefits we also offer addition compensation for working outside of normal business hours! · Evening – extra $3.75 hr. · Nights – extra $6.00 hr. · Weekends – extra $9.00 hr. · Holidays– extra $3.00 hr.

On Call: Receive $1.00 per hour when on call.

Minimum Qualifications and

Experience: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field to become licensed by one of the following licensure boards: Psychology, Social Work (clinical specialty only); Professional Counselor; Marriage and Family Therapist; Behavioral Practitioner; or Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Or Must be a practitioner with a license to practice in the state issued by one of the following licensure boards: Psychology, Social Work (clinical specialty only); Professional Counselor; Marriage and Family Therapist; Behavioral Practitioner; or Alcohol and Drug Counselor Special Requirements: · Willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with position, e.g., attend training etc.

Must maintain a valid driver’s license; and · Position requires participation in on-call rotation unless exempted by Executive Director. · Some positions may provide preference to candidates meeting Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) status as defined in Title 43A .

Why Join Us?

Generous

Benefits: Annual base salary range of $30,000 - $38,000, plus a generous benefits allowance.

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: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.

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: Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center in Lawton, OK is a community-based center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment.

The inpatient and outpatient services they provide include special groups and programs for adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, seniors and older adults, women, men, and criminal justice groups.

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.

If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions.

Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.

To learn more about our state agencies, visit here.

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Visit the webpage for additional details and information on how to apply.

Location & Routes

  • Base city: Kansas City, KS
  • Route type: Dedicated

Benefits & Bonuses

  • Health insurance

Hiring Process

  1. Apply — Submit your application online
  2. Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
  3. Background check — Standard employment and license verification
  4. Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role

Requirements

License Required

Active therapy license in good standing in the state of employment

Experience

Experience requirements vary by employer.

Certifications

BLS typically required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.

Frequently asked questions

  • What license do I need to apply?

    An active state license in your discipline (PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc.) in good standing. Therapy licensure is state-specific — the PT, OT, and ASLP-IC compacts let you practice in member states without a separate license.

  • Is this a school-year or year-round position?

    School-based therapy roles typically follow a 9- or 10-month school-year calendar with summers off. Outpatient, hospital, home-health, and telehealth positions are year-round with PTO. Both options are widely available — check the job description for specifics.

  • What experience is expected?

    Most therapy roles welcome new grads through mid-career clinicians. Specialty positions (acute care, NICU, pediatric feeding, hand therapy) typically prefer 2+ years plus relevant certifications.

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