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.

Workplace Violence Prevention Program Coordinator

Vinita, OK

Full Time

Experienced

Workplace Violence Prevention Program Coordinator

About the Position: The incumbent chosen for this position will oversee the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of workplace violence prevention strategies at the Facility level across the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. This position plays a key role in identifying potential risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, providing training, and fostering a safe and supportive environment for all staff. The coordinator works closely with multidisciplinary teams, facility leadership, and external stakeholders to promote a unified and proactive approach to workplace violence prevention. This position will be embedded at the Oklahoma Forensic Center, in Vinita, Oklahoma with occasional travel requirements to Central Administration in Oklahoma City, OK.

Job Type/Salary:

Application period: 12/27/2024 – 01/10/2024
Full-time
Vacancies: 1
Annual Salary is
- Level II $58,750.00
- Level III $65,000.00
- Level IV $70,000.00
Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
Primary Location: Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita, OK
FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree and:
- Level II: two years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional experience for each year of required education,
- Level III: three years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional experience for each year of required education,
- Level IV: four years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional experience for each year of required education,

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Prior experience a healthcare setting creating and managing Workplace Violence Prevention initiatives and trainings
De-escalation and Assaultive Behavior Mitigation training (or similar crisis intervention training)

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license

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 to help cover 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
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us: The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s safety net mental health and substance use treatment services system. The department's core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay. To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations

PIN:1687
JR:40533

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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