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.

Inpatient Trainer

Lawton, OK

Full Time

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center

Mid Level

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center (JTCMHC) in Lawton, OK is looking for a dedicated Employee Trainer to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of inpatient employee training to ensure our staff is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to provide excellent care and support.

As an Employee Trainer, you will help educate and mentor new staff members, providing them with the tools to succeed in their roles while promoting a culture of professionalism and respect.

Key Responsibilities:

Training Delivery: Conduct training on Therapeutic Options, CPR, First Aid, new employee orientation topics, and other required training programs.
Data Management: Organize, collect, and analyze training data to track progress and effectiveness.
Coaching and Mentoring: Serve as a coach, trainer, and mentor to direct care staff, providing guidance on professional conduct and behavioral expectations.
Support Beyond the 9-5: Flexibility to offer training and support during evenings and weekends as needed, ensuring all direct care staff are trained and confident in their roles.
Collaborative Support: At times, assist with providing support to staff and consumers on the units and during off-campus consumer appointments.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively teach and coach individuals and groups.
Organizational skills: Ability to organize and manage multiple training initiatives and analyze training data for improvement.
A professional demeanor, with the ability to maintain boundaries and authority on employee conduct.
Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules, including the possibility of evening and weekend responsibilities.

Job Type/Salary:

This is a full-time, shift-position. Shifts are 8 hours in duration.
Annual Salary is $37,627.20/yr $18.09/hr plus shift differentials for working on a unit and overnights.
Primary Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00 pm - 4:30 am
The FLSA Status is Non-Exempt for this Position.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting four (4) years of relevant experience for the required education and certified as a Consumer Recovery Specialist.

Special Requirements:

Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
Willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with position, e.g., attend training etc. Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Why Join Us?

Generous Benefits: Annual base salary is $37,627.20, plus a generous benefits allowance.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Ample Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

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 accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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