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.

Division Director of Patient Logistics

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Executive

Division Director of Patient Logistics

About the Position:
The Division Director of Patient Logistics is responsible for strategic oversight and operational management of patient logistics across a statewide multi sector behavioral health continuum. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that patients receive timely, efficient and evidence-based access to care by optimizing the flow of patients through the continuum of services throughout Oklahoma’s behavioral health system. This position will collaborate closely with clinical, administrative, and external partners to develop and implement systems that improve the access of behavioral health care for the citizens of Oklahoma.

Typical Functions:

Patient Logistics Strategy
- Develop and execute strategies ensuring timely access to behavioral health services aligned with agency goals.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Work with clinical leaders, facility managers, IT teams, and external partners to enhance care quality and outcomes.
- Build relationships with clinical staff, healthcare providers, community organizations, and transportation services.

Policy Development and Guidance
- Create and recommend policies and regulations in line with federal and state laws.
- Provide interpretation and application guidance for agency rules and policies.

Program Evaluation and Accountability
- Assess program effectiveness through reports, audits, and activities.
- Develop controls to maintain efficiency and accountability in division operations.

Budget Management
- Manage and develop budgets for assigned programs.

Goal Setting and Legislative Review
- Set division goals and accountability measures.
- Propose legislative changes and evaluate the impact of proposed legislation.

Job Type/Salary:

Application period: 03/28/2025-04/11/2025
Full-time
Vacancies: 1
Annual Salary is $115,000.00 plus generous benefits allowance!
FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, including four (4) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
No substitution will be allowed for the required professional experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or other healthcare or logistics related field.
Background in healthcare logistics.

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

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

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