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.

Programs Manager I - Housing

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Experienced

Programs Manager I - Housing

Overview: The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is seeking a Program Manager based in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area. The Programs Manager will report directly to the Senior Manager of Housing and Employment Services and will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring state programs that provide community housing and homeless services to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Key responsibilities include providing contract monitoring, technical assistance, consultation, and training to contracted providers, community stakeholders, partner organizations, and other state agencies. The Programs Manager will provide fiscal monitoring for assigned contract types, as appropriate, and support compliance with programmatic, contractual, and funding requirements. Other duties include coordinating the Housing Plus Endorsement training series, supporting statewide implementation of housing best practices, conducting research and data analysis, and fostering collaboration among state agencies, community partners, and service providers to strengthen housing stability.

Job Type:

Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy
Application Period: 10/13/2026-10/21/2026
Salary: $58,750.00
FLSA Status: Exempt
Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, public health, public administration, human services, or a closely related field, and five (5) years of professional experience in housing, homeless services, behavioral health, human services, program administration, contract management, or a related field.
Professional experience should demonstrate knowledge or experience in program development and implementation, contract or fiscal monitoring, technical assistance, training, stakeholder coordination, data analysis, or administration of state- or federally funded programs.

NOTE: No substitution for bachelor’s degree.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree;
Or a combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.

Benefits:

Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Retirement savings with employer matching.
Longevity bonuses and CEU training opportunities.

Mission: Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services.
Vision: Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care.
ICARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

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