Southwestern Medical Center is a 198-bed facility. Our Behavioral Health Center holds  92 beds with an Adult Unit, Children?s Unit, Adolescent Unit, Intake, Outpatient Clinic, and Main Campus. Southwestern Medical Center is nestled in Lawton, Oklahoma which is on Forbes? list as one of the ?Best Small Places for Business and Careers.?  We value our team and recognize their exceptional contributions in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our guests. We?re excited to enhance our team of compassionate and professionals with a new team of license behavioral health therapists. 

 As a member of our team, you will have the chance to:

• Make a real difference in the lives of our patients through the delivery of exceptional customer service experience!
• Be part of a collaborative, professional environment where your opinions and expertise are valued.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule that respects your work-life balance.
• Receive competitive compensation that recognizes your skills and experience, with the added benefit of our updated pay rates.

At SW Medical Center, we offer a robust benefits package that will give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve, and most start after 30 days of hire.

• Multiple offers to choose from, which include:

- PPO to include HSA, FSA, 

- Dental

- Vision

- Life Insurance: Supplemental Life 

- 401K

- Perkspot (discount program)

- Voluntary Benefits (legal, critical illness, Accident Insurance, Permanent Life insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Auto Home Ins., Identity theft, and Pet insurance)

- Quantum Health

- Multi-facetted wellness program

- Employee Assistance Program

- Telemedicine Program

• Education Assistance (Reimbursement and Advance)
• Career Development

- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

- Clinical Ladder Program

- Tuition Advancement Payback Plan

What makes Lawton an ideal place to live? Learn more about the City of Lawton here.

Job Responsibilities:

The Behavioral Health Therapist participates in observing, reporting, and recording of patient behaviors.  Responsible for providing high quality patient care, including assessment, psycho-diagnosis, treatment, planning, individual, family and group therapies and discharge planning.  Responsibilities also include helping to provide a safe and secure unit environment for all patients and staff in compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.  Must possess effective communication  and interpersonal skills and ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care. Must be at least 21 years of age, dependable and emotionally stable.  Responsible for maintaining personal and professional growth and development. 

      LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: 

• Current LCSW, LPC, LBP or LMFT License from the State of Oklahoma or under supervision for same

• CPR/AED
• MAB Managing Aggressive Behavior

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