Senior Prevention Program Manager

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Vacation and sick leave

CEU training opportunities

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) seeks a Senior Prevention Programs Manager to lead statewide prevention initiatives, MTSS for schools, and related prevention services from the Central Office in Oklahoma City. The role emphasizes fiscal stewardship, program oversight, and compliance with ODMHSAS standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in a relevant field with extensive program management and supervisory experience, including budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, social work, psychology, or related field with five years of program management experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience and one-year budget oversight.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience allowed.
• Note: No substitution for bachelor's degree or supervision/budget oversight requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal and programmatic oversight for prevention services.
• Develop, plan, organize, facilitate, direct, and oversee MTSS for schools.
• Coordinate Higher Education Based Prevention Services and Faith-based Prevention Services.

Skills

Program management

Supervisory experience

Budget oversight

Education

Master's degree in public health, social work, psychology, or related field

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Job Posting Title

Senior Prevention Program Manager

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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$76,600.00 yr/ $36.826923 hr

Job Description

Senior Prevention Programs Manager

Overview:

The individual selected for this position will work in the Prevention Division Central Office located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services. Under general supervision of the Director of Prevention Services for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), the incumbent will be responsible for the fiscal and programmatic oversight, and develop, plan, organize, facilitate, direct, and oversee all activities needed to build the capacity for School-Based statewide prevention services, Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for schools; Higher Education Based Prevention Services, and Faith-based Prevention Services, among others. This position will also ensure compliance with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health Services and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) standards and best practice requirements in managing and delivering care in programs.

Job Type

• Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy
• Application Period: 10/07/26-10/15/26
• Salary: $76,600.00
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, social work, psychology, or a related field and five years of program management experience or any related experience to include two years of supervisory experience and one-year budget oversight experience
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing complex initiatives in the education, healthcare, community sectors preferred.

NOTE: No substitution for bachelor's degree or the required two years of supervisory experience and one-year budget oversight experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree and two years of professional experience;
• Or a bachelor's degree 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.

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.

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.