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.

Director of Nursing

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Experienced

Director of Nursing

About the Position: The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is seeking a dedicated and leadership-focused Director of Nursing to join our team. In this critical role, you will guide and support our exceptional nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of life-changing care to consumers experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis. Your leadership will be pivotal in maintaining the highest standards of care while fostering a supportive and dynamic environment for both RNs and LPNs. This position will provide leadership, supervision, and flexibility in floor coverages (including shift and weekend hours) to our facility staff.

The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center is a fast-paced, acute crisis care facility located in OKC. It provides 24/7 psychiatric and substance abuse care for individuals in crisis. The treatment philosophy is trauma sensitive, co-occurring, person-centered and recovery-oriented in nature.

Job Type:

Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy
Application Period: Open until filled
Salary: $85,000.00
FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Oklahoma RN license or RN License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Four years of professional nursing experience, including two years in a supervisory role, plus an additional year in a managerial or consultative capacity. OR
Bachelor’s degree in nursing with three years of professional nursing experience, including two years in a supervisory role, plus an additional year in a managerial or consultative capacity. OR
Master’s degree with two years of professional nursing experience in a supervisory role, plus an additional year in a managerial or consultative capacity.

Benefits:

Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Retirement savings with employer matching.
Longevity bonuses and CEU training opportunities.

Mission: Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services.
Vision: Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care.
ICARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: 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 accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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