OCI Articles

During a regularly scheduled meeting on July 23, 2021 of the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers, upcoming changes to licensure renewal...

On July 19, 2021, during a regular meeting of the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, the board voted to extend it's waiver of...

With a 40% increase in anxiety and depression symptoms across the United States since the advent of the pandemic, it is well-known that the residual...

As the renewal period for licensed professional counselors in Oklahoma draws nearer, many therapists have been reaching out to the licensing board...

For months, Oklahoma mental health care providers have been preparing for the implementation of the state’s planned managed care initiative,...

During the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health meeting on June 11, 2021, the board voted to waive in-person continuing education requirements...

In research, it has been well-documented that first responders, such as EMS workers, police officers, and firefighters, face an increased risk of...

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a significant increase in mental health-related problems across the United States. According to the...

With the rollout of Oklahoma’s new Medicaid program Sooner Select scheduled to begin on October 1st, clinicians across the state are preparing...

As the scheduled October 1st rollout for the state’s new Medicaid program Sooner Select approaches, the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority, the...

Managing a steady caseload is among the many challenges that come with working as a private practice or contract therapist. While the average number...

The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has led many Oklahoma mental health clinicians to move much, if not all, of their services online. Though...