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.

Training Specialist II

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Experienced

Training Specialist II

About the Position: The Training Specialist II is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality training, technical assistance, and workforce development support to strengthen recovery-oriented services across the behavioral health continuum. This position supports workforce competency through curriculum development, facilitation of training programs, certification management, fidelity monitoring, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent promotes evidence-based and recovery-oriented practices while ensuring compliance with ODMHSAS standards and applicable policies.

Job Type/Salary:

Application period: 06/30/26-07/14/26
Full-time
Vacancies: 1
Annual Salary is $51,250.00
Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate training for Case Management, Peer Recovery Support, and additional continuing education offerings.
Coordinate and manage certification and recertification processes for designated training and workforce programs.
Develop and maintain training curriculum, educational materials, and workforce development resources related to behavioral health and recovery support services.
Provide ongoing technical assistance, coaching, and support to providers, agencies, and stakeholders implementing recovery-oriented services.
Maintain workforce certification databases, produce reports, and stay informed on relevant policies and evidence-based practices.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Family Peer, or Behavioral Health Case Manager.
Experience working as a peer or case manager.
Previous experience as a training facilitator.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in education or training;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in education or training;
Or a master's degree in adult education or human resource development.

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 for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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