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.

Director of Behavioral Health Policy

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Experienced

Overview: The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is seeking a qualified public health professional to oversee behavioral health policy coordination within Central Administration, located in Oklahoma City. This position will coordinate the development and oversight of SoonerCare/Medicaid policy in partnership with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, as well as the Department’s regulatory rules for publicly funded behavioral health services. The role provides leadership and strategic guidance to promote policies that improve the efficient delivery of quality behavioral health services to beneficiaries, providers, and staff. The position will also work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of policy changes and alignment with agency goals and state regulations.

Job Type:

Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy
Application Period: Open Until Filled
Salary: $90,000.00 ($43.27 per hour) not including generous benefits allowance!
FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional business or public administration experience, including two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional or technical administrative experience in business or public administration for each year of the required education. Note: No substitution will be allowed for the required professional experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Benefits:

Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Retirement savings with employer matching.
Longevity bonuses, student loan repayment options, and CEU training opportunities.

Mission: Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services.
Vision: Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care.
ICARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

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