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.

County Jail Liaison

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Experienced

County Jail Liaison

Overview: This position will serve as a member of the Forensic Services Division staff, Population Management team. The incumbent will work with another team member to provide support to individuals currently within the competency continuum and incarcerated at the Oklahoma County Jail. Incumbent will operate as a player in a larger team setting to staff individuals and ensure needs are responded to in a timely manner.

Job Type:

Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy
Application Period: 09/18/26-10/02/26
Salary: $51,250.00
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
Position location: ODMHSAS Central Office

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working within a county jail environment and with individuals experiencing justice involvement.
Ability to navigate ODMHSAS electronic health records platforms.
Working knowledge of the Oklahoma adult criminal justice system including navigating the Oklahoma Supreme Court Network (OSCN).
Ability or adaptability to navigate various computer-based reporting platforms.
Strong time management skills.
Professional writing, documentation and communication skills.
Comfortable with working on tight deadlines; i.e. 48-hour turn around on a request.
Knowledge of carceral reentry best practices
Current and active Case Management II (CM II) certification.
A minimum of one year successfully utilizing CM II certification in an outpatient setting.
Experience working directly with a justice involved or forensic population.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation;
or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of additional qualifying experience for each year of the required education.

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 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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