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.

Senior Consumer Recovery Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Experienced

Senior Consumer Recovery Specialist

Job Description: The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Consumer Recovery Specialist to join our dedicated team in the Oklahoma City metro area. OCCIC provides short-term, non-hospital crisis stabilization for adults experiencing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring conditions. The Senior CRS will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a trauma-informed, co-occurring, person-centered, and recovery-oriented setting. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading and inspiring a team of professionals.

Why Join Us?
At OCCIC, you’ll play a pivotal role in improving lives by:

Providing leadership and guidance to direct care staff at OCCIC.
Encouraging and fostering effective communication between staff and units.
Conducting chart audits to ensure the highest standards of care.
Stepping in to fulfill direct care duties as needed, making a hands-on difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Type/Salary:

Full-time position
Application Period: Open until filled
Base Salary: $37,627.20 annually plus shift differentials and a generous benefits allowance!
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Number of Vacancies: 1

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (substituting four years of relevant experience for a bachelor’s degree).
Strong preference for candidates who have completed the DMHSAS-sponsored Consumer Recovery Specialist certificate program.
Preference for current OCCIC employees

Special requirements:

Willing to fulfill any job-related travel
Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of appointment
May be required to obtain a Case Management I certification.

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

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement 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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