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.

Risk Manager

Norman, OK

Full Time

Griffin Memorial Hospital

Manager/Supervisor

About the Position: This role is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the Risk Management Program for Griffin Memorial Hospital.

Typical Job Duties:

Review Critical Incident reports and Workers’ Compensation claims.
Identify and analyze trends related to workplace accidents, staff injuries, property damage, and compliance issues. Provide consultation on injury prevention, staff training needs, and procedural improvements.
Develop and monitor corrective action plans based upon identified risk
Conduct on-site inspections to assess facility safety programs, identify areas for improvement, and ensure compliance with JCAHO, CARF, OSHA, and Life Safety Standards.
Participate in Safety Committee meetings to ensure alignment with departmental risk management and safety practices.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Process Improvement committee meetings
Prepare and present, routine and ad-hoc, reporting as it relates the risk management program
Serve as the facility’s liaison with the Department of Labor, DCS Risk Management, the State Insurance Fund, and the State Fire Marshal, ensuring timely resolution of any agency-related issues.
Coordinate biannual OSHA on-site visits and participate in all OSHA and State Fire Marshal inspections.
Represent the facility’s risk management program during accreditation surveys (JCAHO, CMS, OHCA)

Job Type/Salary:

Annual Salary is $56,800/yr - $ 27.30/hr
Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
FLSA Status: Exempt
Full-time

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.
Preference given to applicants experience in safety, safety inspection, safety education, engineering or risk management.

Exceptional Benefits Package Includes:
🌟 Generous State-Paid Benefits Allowance for insurance premiums.
🌟 Multiple Health Insurance Plans with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
🌟 Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
🌟 Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs to support your well-being.
🌟 Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays + 15 days of vacation & sick leave in the first year.
🌟 Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
🌟 Longevity Bonus for years of service.
🌟 Student Loan Repayment Options to support your financial future.
🌟 Ongoing Training & CEU Opportunities to advance your career

About us:
Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH), located in Norman, Oklahoma, is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving adults (ages 18+) with severe mental illness. As part of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), GMH provides inpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment to individuals from all 77 counties across the state.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All safety-sensitive positions require drug and alcohol testing. Employment is contingent upon a negative test result.

Additional Information:

This agency provides coverage 24/7. Work hours and location may vary depending on business needs. Weekend and overtime work may be required.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply for this position

Required*

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Address

Resume*

We've received your resume. Click here to update it.

Attach resume or Paste resume

Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

What is your highest level of education achieved?

How many years of professional level experience do you have?

Are you eligible for Veterans placement through the Office of Veterans Placement?

Human Check*

Submit Application