Director Of Behavioral Health Policy

Job Posting Title

Director of Behavioral Health Policy

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

DMHSAS-Central Administration

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$90,000.00yr/$43.269231hr

Job Description

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 SoonerCare/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.

Job Type:

• Job Type: 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

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, student loan repayment options, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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