Senior Grants Management Specialist

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 77,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state paid benefit allowance

Wide choice of health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts for health/

11 paid holidays

15 days of vacation and 15 days of s

Retirement Savings Plan with a match

Longevity Bonus

CEU training opportunities

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) seeks a Senior Grants Management Specialist to lead the administration of federal and state grant programs across behavioral health and substance use services. You will coordinate stakeholders and ensure grant activities align with SAMHSA standards and Oklahoma policies.

Primary duties include grant development, funding allocations, program oversight, and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive oversight of the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS).
• Manages grant applications, funding allocations, and program operations for grant-funded initiatives.
• Coordinates training, strategic planning, compliance, and performance evaluation to meet federal/state requirements.

Job description

Job Posting Title Senior Grants Management Specialist Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization Central Office - Clinical Strategy 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 $76,600.00yr / $36.826923hr

About the Position:

The Senior Grants Management Specialist serves as the ODMHSAS Block Grants Coordinator and works closely with Executive Leadership, program staff, fiscal personnel, contracted providers, and community partners to support the effective management of grant-funded initiatives that strengthen and expand behavioral health and substance use disorder services throughout Oklahoma. The position provides comprehensive oversight of the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS), including grant application development, funding allocation, program operations, training, strategic planning, compliance, and performance evaluation. The position ensures that grant-funded activities meet applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and requirements, including standards established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Job Type and Salary:

Application period: 10/15/2026-10/23/2026 Full-time Vacancies: 1 Annual Salary: $76,500.00 Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5 FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Highlights:

• 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.

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