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.

Recovery Support Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Mid Level

Recovery Support Specialist

OCCIC/OCRU is seeking a motivated Recovery Support Specialist to join our expanding Community Response Team (CRT). The CRT is composed of case managers and recovery support specialists who provide follow-up services, crisis intervention, community referrals, and partnership development with community agencies. The team’s goal is to reduce recidivism and bridge the gap between the crisis center and community resources.
This position will float between both facilities and assist with outreach and engagement for the Oklahoma County Court Ordered Outpatient Treatment Program (CO-OP), providing support to the courts, providers, and consumers to promote successful outcomes.

About the Facility: Join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team serving high-risk individuals in centrally located metro-area facilities.

OCCIC: A 16-bed crisis unit with a 15-chair Urgent Recovery Center (URC), which serves as the assessment hub for many crisis beds across the state. The URC provides up to 24 hours of crisis intervention and related behavioral health services.
OCRU: A 16-bed crisis unit that receives direct admissions from OCCIC’s URC.

Job Type/Salary:

Full-time
Salary:
- Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: $34,500 annually ($16.58/hr)
- Recovery Support Specialist: $30,000 annually ($14.43/hr)
Benefits: In addition to salary, state employees receive a benefits allowance that covers most of the cost for health, dental, vision, and disability insurance—meaning the majority of your salary goes directly to you.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist: This position requires that the application be currently certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, high school diploma or GED, and demonstrates personal knowledge in advocacy in recovery.
Recovery Support Specialist: This position requires a high school diploma or GED, demonstrates personal knowledge or advocacy in recovery, and the ability to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist.

Special Requirements:

Requires the possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of appointment. Willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position.

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.

PIN:3111
JR48423

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