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 Patient Safety

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Experienced

Director of Patient Safety

About the Position: The Director of Patient Safety is responsible for overseeing and enhancing patient safety programs within our behavioral health facilities. This role involves developing and implementing safety policies, conducting patient safety audits, and collaborating with various departments to ensure the highest quality of care for patients. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in healthcare management with a focus on patient safety, excellent leadership skills, and a strong commitment to delivering safe and effective behavioral health services.

Job Type/Salary:

Application period: 03/28/2025-04/11/2025
Full-time
Vacancies: 2
Annual Salary is $90,000
Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
FLSA Status: Exempt

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in healthcare management, nursing, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare preferably with a focus on patient safety in a behavioral health setting.
Strong knowledge of patient safety principles, practices, and regulations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
Certification in patient safety or quality improvement (e.g., CPHQ, CPPS) is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree
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.

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
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
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.

PIN: 2821, 2841

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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