Prevention Programs Field Representative

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state-paid benefit allowance

Comprehensive health insurance options

Flexible spending accounts for health

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickLeave

Retirement savings with employer match

CEU training opportunities

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is seeking a prevention professional to join the Prevention Division in Oklahoma City. You will work with community-based organizations to plan and develop needed prevention services, provide technical assistance and training, and monitor programs to ensure compliance with established standards.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree and several years of experience in behavioral health, with preference for Certified

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and three years of professional experience in social work or related fields.
• Three years of professional experience in social services with focus on prevention/public health.
• Experience working with communities, coalitions, law enforcement, and community-serving organizations.
• Preference for Certified Prevention Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop community-based prevention services.
• Provide and link with technical assistance and training.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with ODMHSAS standards and evidence-based strategy requirements.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Substance abuse prevention

Community engagement

Certified Prevention Specialist

Education

Master’s degree in social work, sociology, human relations, psychology, public health, public administration, education, or related field

Job description

Overview:

The individual selected for this position will work in the Prevention Division of Central Office located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). Under general supervision, the individual will work with community-based substance use prevention programs, specifically community-based organizations, and others. This position works with partners to plan and develop needed prevention services, provides and/or links with technical assistance and training, and monitors existing programs. Assures compliance with ODMHSAS standards, evidence-based strategy requirements, and other applicable governing/codified standards in managing and delivering prevention services.

Job Type:

• Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy
• Application Period: 10/06/2026-10/20/2026
• Salary: $51,250.00
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, sociology, human relations, psychology, public health, public administration, education, or a related field.
• 4 years of professional experience in the behavioral health field, with two years of substance abuse prevention or other related prevention or public health experience.
• Knowledge of and experience working with communities, community coalitions, law enforcement, and community-serving organizations
• Preference may be given to applications who are a Certified Prevention Specialist

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation,
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of additional qualifying 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

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 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.