Senior Prevention Programs Manager

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

Generous state-paid benefit allowance

Comprehensive health insurance options

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickLeave

Retirement savings with employer match

CEU training opportunities

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services in Oklahoma City seeks a Senior Prevention Programs Manager to lead fiscal and programmatic oversight for statewide prevention initiatives, MTSS for schools, higher education based prevention, and faith-based services.

Under supervision of the Director of Prevention Services, you will build capacity, ensure compliance with ODMHSAS standards, and direct activities to deliver evidence-based prevention programs while maintaining

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with two years of professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree with three years professional experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience with professional level substitution

Responsibilities

• Oversee fiscal and programmatic oversight for prevention services.
• Develop and manage statewide School-Based prevention MTSS initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ODMHSAS standards and best practices in program delivery.

Education

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

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years professional experience

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.