Welcome to the Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS)

Join our Team at DMHSAS —helping people recover from mental illness and addiction, reuniting families, and improving communities.

Full time employees receive:

State Retirement with generous company match
11 Paid Holidays Each Year
15 Days of Annual Leave and 15 Days of Sick Leave the First Year
Subsidized Insurance Benefits – We help you pay for your benefits!

To learn more about the competitive and generous benefits provided to all full time employees click here.

To learn more about the vital services we provide to Oklahomans of all ages, please visit https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html.

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the State’s statutory authority responsible for prevention, treatment and recovery from mental illness, substance abuse and addictive disorders. In addition, ODMHSAS provides prevention services at the state and local levels, in partnership with area health providers, schools, law enforcement, veteran’s groups and other community stakeholders.  ODMHSAS manages the state’s behavioral health Medicaid services, and has rule-making responsibility for specific statutory certification processes (certifying approximately 3,300 treatment providers, organizations and individuals, throughout the state).

First Preference / Pre-Announcement: DMHSAS facilities must notify the above listed HR department by the opening date and time listed above if they have employees with a first preference request to return to work on a limited duty release.

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.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Enid Outpatient Services

Enid, OK

Full Time

NCBH

Mid Level

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Enid Outpatient Services - Enid, OK

Northwest Center for Behavioral Health (NCBH) is recruiting compassionate, dedicated behavioral health professionals! Help us make a difference in the lives of all Oklahomans. About the Position: NCBH is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work as part of a highly skilled multi-discipline team of professionals to provide nursing procedures or specialized functions in accordance with knowledge and skills. Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording health status of patients. Administers medications as ordered. Takes temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and various other technical nursing tasks in providing health care to patients.

Job Type/ Salary:

Announcement Period: 01/07/2026 & until filled
Full-time
Base Salary -
- Level III - $60,000/ $28.85
- Level II- $55,000 / $26.44
- Level I - $50,500/ $24.27
Compensation range of $84,000 + includes base salary, retirement and State paid benefit allowance to help pay for your benefit elections!
$3.00 per hour shift differentials for evening-nights-weekends.
Primary Working Hours are 8:00am- 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Number of Vacancies - 1 (ONE)

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: (Level III) Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and Two (2) years of practical nursing experience. (Level II) Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and one (1) year of practical nursing experience. (Level I) Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.

About us: Northwest Center for Behavioral Health has Outpatient offices located in Enid, Alva, Fairview, Woodward and Enid. For over 100 years we have been the area’s leader in providing the best mental health care. We are currently recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Outpatient Services located in Enid, Oklahoma. Join a Team that CARES! At ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.
Benefit Highlights: ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.  Our benefits include:

Generous state paid benefit allowance – Employees are given a specific amount each paycheck to help pay for insurance premiums!
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Student loan repayment options
Longevity Bonus for years of service

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be able to pass an OSBI background.
Must possess a US driver’s license to perform job related travel if necessary.
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.
Applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and be able to pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE OF 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 for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco free workplaces.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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