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 Learning and Development Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Experienced

Training Institute Senior Learning and Development Specialist

About the Position: We are looking for an experienced and engaging Senior Learning and Development Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate impactful learning programs that support organizational goals and employee growth. This role requires strong expertise in facilitation, performance consulting, E-learning development, and the ability to work cross-functionally to identify learning needs and scalable solutions.

Job Highlights
Responsibilities

Design and implement training programs using adult learning methodologies
Facilitate engaging in-person and virtual learning sessions, and provide ongoing updates to training methods and curriculum
Develop content for instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led (VILT), e-learning, microlearning, and blended learning programs
Create job aids, learning guides, assessments, and performance support tools
Develop and maintain course outlines, storyboards, design templates and style guides
Oversee and develop supervisory courses to be implemented throughout the agency and track annual supervisory training requirements
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to identify skill gaps and recommend learning solutions
Collect data to support learning initiatives and staff training requirements
Perform needs assessments agency-wide for new training idea implementation
Maintain and create relationships with facility training liaisons and facility staff
Administers Learning Management System including content structure and naming conventions and maintains deep knowledge of how it interfaces with authoring tools.
Align learning strategies with organizational goals, talent development initiatives, and competency framework
Gather learner feedback and performance data to improve content, delivery methods, and outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field
3+ years of experience developing training programs or E-learning courses
Project management experience
Knowledge of leadership development, coaching, or succession planning frameworks
Proficiency with course authoring tools, Articulate 360 Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud
Knowledge of SCORM and course accessibility standards
Knowledge of adult learning methodologies

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in education or training plus one additional year of qualifying experience in software applications used for rapid development of training materials and online courses;
or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in education or training plus one additional year of qualifying experience in software applications used for rapid development of training materials and online courses;
or a master's degree in adult education or human resource development plus one additional year of qualifying experience in software applications used for rapid development of training materials and online courses.

Job Type/Salary:

Application period: 11/07/2025-11/21/2025
Full-time
Annual Salary is $61,350
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Number of vacancies: 1

In Office

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Special Requirements:

Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position

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 serves as the state’s safety net mental health and substance use treatment services system. Founded in 1953, this agency is the leading expert in Oklahoma for all efforts associated with mental health and addiction, including prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. The ODMHSAS also operates eleven treatment provider organizations across the state.

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

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