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 Nursing

Norman, OK

Full Time

Griffin Memorial Hospital

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Griffin Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing program and help advance our mission of recovery. At Griffin, we believe in supporting individuals living with mental illness and addiction, reuniting families, and strengthening communities. If you are passionate about nursing leadership and committed to patient-centered care, we want you on our team.

The DON is responsible for the overall administration of nursing services at Griffin Memorial Hospital, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and the highest quality of patient care. This role oversees nursing operations across all areas of the hospital, including determining appropriate staffing levels and clinical needs. As a senior leader, the DON plays an active role in hospital decision-making and strategic planning.

Job Type/Salary

Annual Salary: $125,000 ($60.10/hour)
Full-time
Primary Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must hold a valid permanent Oklahoma RN license (as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing) or a multistate RN license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). In addition, candidates must meet one of the following experience/education pathways:

RN license plus seven years of professional nursing experience, including:
- Two years in a supervisory role
- One year in a managerial, consultative, or educational role in a specialized program
- Two years in an administrative capacity
Bachelor’s degree in nursing plus six years of professional nursing experience, including:
- Two years in a supervisory role
- One year in a managerial, consultative, or educational role in a specialized program
- Two years in an administrative capacity
Master’s degree in nursing (or related field) plus five years of professional nursing experience, including:
- Two years in a supervisory role
- One year in a managerial, consultative, or educational role in a specialized program
- Two years in an administrative capacity

Preferred Qualifications

Postgraduate degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or business administration

Special Requirements

Willingness and ability to travel as needed
May require moderately heavy lifting or other physical tasks
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, well-being, and belief in recovery

Why Join Us?

Competitive Salary: $125,000 annual base salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
- Health insurance (multiple plan options, no pre-existing condition exclusions)
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
- Generous paid leave: 11 holidays, 15 vacation days, and 15 sick days in your first year
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Longevity bonuses for years of service
- Training and development opportunities (including CEU support)

About Us
Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH), located in Norman, Oklahoma, is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving adults (18+) across all 77 counties of Oklahoma. As part of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), GMH provides essential inpatient psychiatric, and substance use treatment for those in need of specialized care.

Additional Information

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.

Griffin Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.

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