Director of Statewide Psychiatric Nursing

Oklahoma Watch Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state paid benefit allowance

Health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match

Training opportunities

Job summary

Oklahoma Watch Inc. is seeking a Director of Statewide Psychiatric Nursing in Oklahoma City. This key position oversees statewide facility hospitals, ensuring high-quality psychiatric nursing care.

The Director will develop policies, manage operational efficiency, and mentor nursing leaders while advocating for policy improvements in mental health care. A Master's degree and an Oklahoma RN license are required, alongside a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid, permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse.
• Demonstrated competence in individual treatment planning and skilled nursing care.
• Experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity relevant to mental health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statewide psychiatric nursing care delivery and facility management.
• Lead staff training and professional development initiatives.
• Collaborate with community organizations to improve mental health outcomes.

Skills

Registered Nurse License

Leadership and Mentoring

Policy Development

Safety and Risk Management

Education

Master’s degree in psychiatric and mental health nursing

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

## Director of Statewide Psychiatric NursingApplylocations: Oklahoma Countytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR61417**Job Posting Title**Director of Statewide Psychiatric Nursing**Agency**452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.**Supervisory Organization**452 Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services**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**$125,000.00yr/$60.096154hr**Job Description****Director of Statewide Psychiatric Nursing****About the Position:** The incumbent chosen for this position will be a critical piece of the Facility Administration Oversight team in overseeing statewide facility hospitals provides strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric nursing care. This role involves developing and standardizing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing patient safety and risk management initiatives. They will lead staff training and professional development while mentoring nursing leaders and fostering trauma-informed, patient-centered care practices. The Director will be responsible for managing operational efficiency and resource allocation, while driving innovation and advocating for policy improvements at the state level. They will collaborate with community organizations, academic institutions, and policymakers to enhance mental health care access and outcomes, analyze performance metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across all facilities. **Job Type/Salary:*** Application period: Open until filled.* Full-time* Vacancies: 1* Annual Salary is $125,000.00, plus generous benefits package!* FLSA Status: Exempt**Preferred Qualifications and Experience:*** Possession of a valid, permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing* Master’s degree in psychiatric and mental health nursing, or its equivalent, from a school of nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing or be qualified by education and experience in the care of the military ill.* Must demonstrate competence to participate in interdisciplinary formulation of individual treatment plants; to give skilled nursing care and therapy; and to direct, monitor, and evaluate the nursing care furnished.**Minimum Qualifications and Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of relevant professional experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity* Or equivalent combination of education and experience* No substitution will be allowed for the required professional experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity**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* 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* Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.