Senior Grants Management Specialist

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

11 paid holidays

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Longevity bonus

CEU training

Job summary

The Senior Grants Management Specialist at ODMHSAS coordinates Block Grants, working with executive leadership, program staff, fiscal personnel, and contracted providers to strengthen and expand behavioral health and substance use services across Oklahoma.

The role includes oversight of MHBG and SUPTRS, grant development, funding allocations, program operations, training, strategic planning, and performance evaluation, ensuring compliance with federal SAMHSA standards and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and two years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field and three years of professional experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS).
• Develop grant applications, allocate funding, and monitor program operations and performance.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, SAMHSA requirements, and internal policies.

Skills

Grant management

Budget oversight

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health

Job description

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/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

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and two years of professional experience;
• Or a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field and three years of professional experience;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing or administering federal, state, or local grants, preferably related to behavioral health, mental health, substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
• Knowledge of federal block grant programs, including the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS), and applicable Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) requirements.
• Knowledge of behavioral health service systems, including mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, prevention, recovery support, and community-based programs.

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 missionis 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.