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.

Deputy General Counsel

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Experienced

Deputy General Counsel

About the Position:

The individual selected for this position will be part of the Executive Leadership Team and provide executive leadership over the agency’s employee and consumer patient investigation functions, as well as contractual and human resource operations. The Deputy General Counsel will be the Deputy to the General Counsel and will serve in the General Counsel’s place in his absence, bringing legal expertise to ensure the development and enforcement of consistent, ethical, and compliant practices across all facilities.

This role includes oversight of statewide policies and procedures related to investigations and contract management. The Deputy General Counsel will serve as the Inspector General, leading and advising on complex and sensitive investigations involving consumer patients, as well as employees, ensuring full compliance with legal standards, agency policy, and regulatory requirements.

In addition, the Deputy General Counsel will the oversee the agency’s Legal Division staff, consisting of a First Assistant General Counsel and three Assistant General Counsels. The Legal Division provides guidance and training to the Human Resource Division of the agency and provides legal review, risk analysis, and policy guidance regarding all agency contracts, procurement procedures and vendor relationships of the agency.

In partnership with legal, clinical, and administrative leaders, the Deputy General Counsel will promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and patient-centered care and will represent the agency in statewide policy discussions, support operational improvements, strengthen investigative practices and improve outcomes related to patient safety and organizational integrity.

Job Type/Salary:

Application period: Until filled
Full-time
Vacancies: 1
Annual Salary: $150,000.00
FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
License to practice law in the State of Oklahoma and active membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association.
A minimum of ten (10) years of legal experience including a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory position or as a supervising attorney.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

A minimum of twenty (20) years of legal experience, including significant first chair complex jury trial experience with at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.
Proven leadership experience at the executive or C-suite level or military leadership service.
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams in government, healthcare, or human services environments.
Extensive knowledge of administrative law, healthcare compliance, investigations, and contracts within public sector or regulatory frameworks
Strong background in organizational strategy, workforce policy development, and risk mitigation

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
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 ODMHSAS:
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s 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.

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

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