Senior Prevention Programs Manager

Odmhsas; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays & leave

Retirement benefits

CEU training

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is seeking a Senior Prevention Programs Manager in Oklahoma City to oversee prevention programs, MTSS implementation in schools, and related statewide initiatives. The role ensures compliance with agency standards while coordinating education, faith-based, and higher education prevention activities.

Primary responsibilities include fiscal and program oversight, strategic planning, and directing cross-sector

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, or related field preferred.
• Five years of program management experience with two years supervisory experience and one-year budget oversight preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal and programmatic oversight for prevention programs.
• Develop, plan, organize, and oversee statewide prevention services initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ODMHSAS standards and best practices in delivering care.

Skills

Program management

Supervisory experience

Budget oversight

Education

Master's degree in public health / related field

Equivalent education/experience combination

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.