Assistant Executive Director - Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E.—integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously, because we care!

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the incumbent will help create and execute management, administrative, and clinical policies and procedures, and actively engage in the organizational tasks of the facility and department. In charge of overseeing the daily operations aimed at enhancing performance and evaluating programs for JTCMHC, while also acting as a representative to accreditation and regulatory organizations. This involves assessing the number of staff and the structure of programs while still meeting the standards set by regulatory agencies and ODMHSAS mandates. Additionally, this role also advises the Executive Director on staffing and budget decisions for both short-term and long-term planning purposes. This role is a crucial part of the management team, ensuring clinical services are well integrated within the organization and actively participating in the creation of policies and procedures. When needed or as instructed, this position functions as the Executive Director.

Job Type/Salary:

• Base annual salary is $88,000 - Salaries are based on DMH experience and EBP certifications.
• Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Master Degree in Psychology, Business, Public Administration, Nursing, Human Relations, Education, Communication, Social Work, Health Administration, or a related administrative, legal, or behavioral health field, AND three (3) years administrative experience in behavioral health services to include program oversight and development or administrative experience within a behavioral health facility, children’s treatment facility, or other health care setting,
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  Preference may be given to candidates holding licensure in a qualified behavioral health field.

• Willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with position, e.g., attend training etc.  Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

• 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
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us: Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center in Lawton, OK is a community-based center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment. The inpatient and outpatient services they provide include special groups and programs for adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, seniors and older adults, women, men, and criminal justice groups.

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.