Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Oklahoma

Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in Oklahoma concentrate in community mental health centers, tribal health systems, and state-funded behavioral health agencies, with demand running from entry-level clinicians through licensed clinical supervisors. Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Lawton are the primary hiring metros, and established employers such as OU Health, Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital, and Indian Health Service facilities maintain consistent openings across the state. The most in-demand specialties are substance use disorder counseling, trauma-informed care, and child and adolescent therapy. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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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 Therapist 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 Therapist 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 therapist jobs across Oklahoma.

  • Active Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential required
  • Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
  • Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a clinical or community setting
  • Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
  • Ability to conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Valid Oklahoma driver's license for community outreach or mobile crisis positions

Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a behavioral health therapist in Oklahoma?

The standard path in Oklahoma is to earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field and then obtain licensure through the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors or the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers, depending on your degree. Most employers require candidates to hold or be actively working toward an LPC, LCSW, or equivalent credential. Supervised post-graduate hours are required before full licensure is granted.

Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in Oklahoma?

Companies currently hiring behavioral health therapists 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 network of community mental health centers and tribal health programs also represents a significant and consistent source of openings across the state.

Which Oklahoma cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?

Oklahoma City, Lawton, and Midwest City have the most behavioral health therapist openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City and Tulsa drive the largest share of listings given their concentration of hospital systems, community mental health centers, and state agency offices, while Lawton's openings are supported by proximity to Fort Sill and the associated military and veteran behavioral health services.

Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in Oklahoma?

Yes, and more than many clinical roles, since telehealth-based therapy has become widely accepted in Oklahoma following expanded state and federal coverage policies. About 33% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting ongoing telehealth adoption across the state. Outpatient individual therapy and care coordination roles are the most likely to be fully remote.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying for a behavioral health technician, case manager, or community support specialist role at one of Oklahoma's community mental health centers, such as those operating under the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services network. These positions accept candidates still completing supervised hours toward licensure. OU Health and tribal health programs also offer clinical practicum placements and post-graduate residency tracks that serve as direct pipelines into therapist roles once licensure requirements are met.

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

You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your background.

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