Director of Behavioral Health Policy

Overview

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is seeking a qualified public health professional to oversee behavioral health policy coordination within Central Administration, located in Oklahoma City. This position will coordinate the development and oversight of Sooner Care/Medicaid policy in partnership with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, as well as the Department’s regulatory rules for publicly funded behavioral health services.

The role provides leadership and strategic guidance to promote policies that improve the efficient delivery of quality behavioral health services to beneficiaries, providers, and staff. The position will also work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of policy changes and alignment with agency goals and state regulations.

• Full-time, one vacancy
• Application Period:
  Open Until Filled
• Salary: $90,000.00 ($43.27 per hour) not including generous benefits allowance!
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional business or public administration experience, including two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional or technical administrative experience in business or public administration for each year of the required education.
  
  Note:
  
  No substitution will be allowed for the required professional experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity

• 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, student loan repayment options, and CEU training opportunities

Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services.

Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care.

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.