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 Programs Manager - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC)

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Experienced

Senior Programs Manager - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC)

About the Position: The Senior Program Manager will work closely with the Division Director of Adult Outpatient Services to lead the continued development, implementation, and management of Oklahoma CCBHCs. This role will require a solid foundation in program management, program oversight, targeted program training/technical assistance and strategic planning. The Senior Program Manager will also supervise a team of professionals and oversee the management of Oklahoma CCBHCs including community crisis services within CCBHC.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and management of Oklahoma CCBHCs, ensuring alignment with state and federal guidelines.
Provide program oversight and strategic planning in the management of adult outpatient services and community crisis services within the CCBHC framework.
Supervise, mentor, and support a team of professionals working within CCBHCs.
Facilitate targeted program training and technical assistance to ensure staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills required for effective service delivery.
Ensure CCBHC services are consistently meeting high standards of care, compliance, and performance outcomes.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including community partners, to strengthen the impact of CCBHC services in the community.
Research emerging best practices and trends in behavioral health and integrate them into CCBHC program operations.

Job Type/Salary:

Application period: 06/04/25-06/18/25
Full-time
Vacancies: 1
Annual Salary is $86,350.00
Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
FLSA Status: Exempt

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field;
Five years of work experience in the behavioral health field,
Knowledge of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model;
2 years of experience managing staff and managing projects and/or programs;
Experience with crisis services, care coordination, high intensity best practice models, integrated care and evidenced based practices preferred.

Preference may be given to applicants who hold a current Oklahoma state license as an LBHP, LPC, LMFT, LBP, LCSW

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree,
Four years of professional experience,
Or a bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience,
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.

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
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 (ODMHSAS) is the state’s safety net 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

PIN: 1884

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

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