Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Oklahoma

Behavioral Health Manager jobs in Oklahoma are in steady demand, with strong hiring concentrated in community mental health centers, tribal health networks, and state-funded behavioral health systems across the state. Oklahoma City and Tulsa account for the bulk of openings, with Lawton representing a smaller but consistent market, and employers like OU Health, Saint Francis Health System, and the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services among the most active and established hirers. The most sought-after specialties include substance use disorder program management, crisis services administration, and integrated care coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles71
Top employerSSM Health
Top cityOklahoma City, OK
Cities hiring26
Work type67% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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State of Oklahoma
Behavioral Health Case Manager-Inpatient
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State of Oklahoma
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Behavioral Health Case Manager-Inpatient
State of Oklahoma
Cleveland County, OK
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$48k - $50k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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oklahoma department of mental health and substance abuse services
Behavioral Health Case Manager-Inpatient
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Behavioral Health Case Manager-Inpatient
oklahoma department of mental health and substance abuse services
Norman, Oklahoma
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$48k - $50k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma
Medical Assistant - LCHC Behavioral Health
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Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma
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Medical Assistant - LCHC Behavioral Health
Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma
Lawton, Oklahoma
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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SSM Health
Registered Nurse - Charge - Behavioral Health
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SSM Health
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Registered Nurse - Charge - Behavioral Health
SSM Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Hillcrest HealthCare System
Registered Nurse / RN Behavioral Health
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Hillcrest HealthCare System
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Registered Nurse / RN Behavioral Health
Hillcrest HealthCare System
Cushing, Oklahoma
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
201-500

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Behavioral Health Manager Jobs by City in Oklahoma

Where Oklahoma roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Oklahoma City
17 jobs
Lawton
10 jobs
Midwest City
4 jobs
Tulsa
3 jobs
Ada
2 jobs
Durant
2 jobs
Norman
2 jobs
Cushing
2 jobs
Claremore
2 jobs

Behavioral Health Manager Job Market in Oklahoma

A snapshot from current Oklahoma openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • SSM Health
    SSM Health11
  • Angels Care Home Health
    Angels Care Home Health10
  • oklahoma department of mental health and substance abuse services
    oklahoma department of mental health and substance abuse services8
  • State of Oklahoma
    State of Oklahoma6
  • Oakwood Springs
    Oakwood Springs5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Oklahoma Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health manager jobs across Oklahoma.

  • Active Oklahoma licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, or equivalent clinical credential
  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field
  • Minimum of three to five years of direct behavioral health clinical or program management experience
  • Demonstrated experience supervising clinical staff and managing multi-disciplinary behavioral health teams
  • Knowledge of Oklahoma ODMHSAS compliance standards, documentation requirements, and reporting obligations
  • Experience with Medicaid billing, managed care contracts, or state-funded behavioral health grant programs

Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a behavioral health manager in Oklahoma?

The most direct path is earning a master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology, then obtaining an active clinical license through the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors or the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Most employers require candidates to hold a license such as LPC, LCSW, or LADC before moving into a management role. From there, gaining supervisory experience within an Oklahoma community mental health center or tribal health program builds the clinical leadership background employers expect.

Which companies hire behavioral health managers in Oklahoma?

Companies currently hiring behavioral health managers in Oklahoma include SSM Health, Angels Care Home Health, and oklahoma department of mental health and substance abuse services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oklahoma's strong tribal health network and state-operated community mental health centers also generate consistent management openings outside the major commercial systems.

Which Oklahoma cities have the most behavioral health manager jobs?

Oklahoma City, Lawton, and Midwest City have the most behavioral health manager openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City dominates due to the concentration of state agency headquarters, large hospital systems, and ODMHSAS-funded programs, while Tulsa's robust network of community mental health organizations and regional medical centers sustains steady demand, and Lawton's military-adjacent population drives need for behavioral health leadership tied to veteran and family services.

Are there remote behavioral health manager jobs in Oklahoma?

Yes, but they're limited. About 33% of behavioral health manager openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most roles require direct oversight of clinical staff and on-site program operations. The portions most likely to be performed remotely include administrative functions, quality assurance review, and telehealth program coordination rather than the core supervisory duties.

How can I get hired as a behavioral health manager in Oklahoma with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a behavioral health manager role from a senior clinician or lead counselor position at an Oklahoma community mental health center, where internal promotions into program coordinator or team lead roles are common. ODMHSAS-funded centers and tribal health organizations across the state regularly promote experienced case managers and counselors who demonstrate clinical leadership. Completing your LPC or LCSW supervision hours while serving in a lead clinician role, then pursuing any available management certificate from an Oklahoma university, strengthens your candidacy considerably.

Where can I find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Oklahoma?

You can find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, identify the ones that fit your background and preferred location, and apply directly to those positions.

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