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 Admissions Community and Customer Relations

Norman, OK

Full Time

Griffin Memorial Hospital

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Director of Admissions, Community and Customer Relations

Be part of our mission, promoting healthy communities and providing the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. Treatment philosophy is trauma-informed, co-occurring, person-centered, and recovery-oriented in nature.

The Director of Admissions, Community and Customer Relations is responsible for providing the successful administrative/clinical operation of Admissions for a twenty four-hour facility in accordance with the standards mandated by CMS, TJC, CFR 42, Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes, Oklahoma Administrative Codes (OAC) and ODMHSAS policies and procedures. Incumbent ensures a customer supportive and friendly environment. Identifies addresses and corrects communication and other issues that might be perceived as barriers to service. Initiates, develops, and maintains positive working relationships with referral organizations and others with which the facility has contact. Typical job responsibilities include

Ensuring professional screening, assessment, admission, and referral services are provided to individuals presenting for services (face-to-face, telephone)
Establishing and maintaining a recovery oriented and trauma informed philosophy and treatment environment; &
Providing services in a professional and timely manner, making all effort to meet the needs of the individual and limit the stress involved.

Job Type/Salary:

Announcement opens April 2nd, 2024 and will remain open until filled.
Annual Salary is $78,000 to $90,405
Primary Working Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F
The FLSA Status is Exempt for this Position.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree and five (5) years' experience in providing professional services including direct care experience in working with people who are experiencing a crisis related to a mental health, substance abuse and /or trauma related issue, two (2) of which shall have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Must possess a license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LADC, or similar license in the behavioral health field.

Special Requirements:

Applicants need the flexibility to work in a high stress environment and adjust work hours as necessary to meet the needs of the people we serve, the facility and agency.
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.
Preference may be given to candidates, who possess an active LPC, LCSW, LADC–MH and/or LMSW –U/S license with no discipline.

About us:

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is responsible for providing services to Oklahomans who are affected by mental illness and substance abuse. ODMHSAS strives to provide persistent, incremental improvements in the quality and effectiveness of treatment which results in better recovery for more Oklahomans. Our state-operated facilities are commissioned to provide services that promote consumer empowerment, wellness, recovery, and integration in the community.

Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults. GMH provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health and trauma related conditions.

Griffin Memorial Hospital is committed to creating a nonviolent and trauma-informed culture through the seven (7) Sanctuary Commitments. Those Commitments are - Non-Violence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Shared Governance, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, and Commitment to Growth and Change.

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
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
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
Student Loan repayment options
Training opportunities for CEU requirements

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement 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.

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