SOTA Administrative Programs Manager

State of Oklahoma; 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

Longevity bonuses and CEU training

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking an experienced SOTA Administrative Programs Manager to lead Oklahoma’s opioid treatment system. The role combines regulatory oversight with clinical expertise to improve access, engagement, and quality of OTP services across the state.

The successful candidate will provide statewide guidance, collaborate with providers and state/federal partners, and navigate complex regulatory issues to ensure compliant, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Direct professional experience with Opioid Treatment Programs and methadone treatment operations.
• Knowledge of medications for opioid use disorder and evidence-based treatment.
• Familiarity with OTP regulatory requirements (e.g., 42 CFR Part 8) and state licensing.
• Ability to translate regulation into practical guidance for providers.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-agency collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Oklahoma’s State Opioid Treatment Authority (SOTA) and statewide expert for OTPs and methadone treatment.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and technical assistance to OTP providers and regulatory partners.
• Balance regulatory duties with a person-centered approach to program oversight and improvements.
• Support legislative inquiries and emerging priorities while ensuring grant-funded continuity.

Skills

OTP knowledge

Regulatory expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Policy guidance

Regulatory interpretation

Clinical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years experience

Job description

Job Posting Title

SOTA Administrative Programs 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

$76,600.00yr / $36.826923hr

Job Description

SOTA Administrative Programs Manager

Overview: ODMHSAS is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as Oklahoma’s State Opioid Treatment Authority (SOTA) and statewide subject matter expert for Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) and methadone treatment. The SOTA provides statewide leadership and oversight of Oklahoma’s OTP system, combining regulatory responsibilities with clinical expertise, provider engagement, technical assistance, education, and system improvement.

This position will support the development and oversight of Oklahoma’s statewide opioid treatment system, with a focus on opioid treatment programs (OTPs), methadone treatment, regulatory compliance, and coordination with providers and state and federal partners. This position bridges clinical practice and regulatory requirements to promote accessible, high-quality, evidence-based, person-centered care and improved treatment access, engagement, retention, and continuity. The candidate will bring strong subject matter expertise, independent judgment, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and policy issues while supporting legislative inquiries and emerging priorities.

This position is fully grant-funded and is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. Continued employment is dependent on the continuation of funding.

Job Type:

• Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy
• Application Period: Open until filled
• Salary: $76,600.00
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct professional experience working in or closely with an Opioid Treatment Program, with a strong understanding of methadone treatment and OTP clinical operations, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of medications for opioid use disorder and evidence-based treatment of opioid use disorder.
• Knowledge of the unique clinical, operational, and regulatory environment of OTPs.
• Familiarity with federal OTP requirements, including 42 CFR Part 8, and the respective roles of SAMHSA, DEA, State Opioid Treatment Authorities, and state licensing/regulatory entities.
• Experience providing clinical or programmatic consultation, technical assistance, quality improvement, program monitoring, or regulatory oversight.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical guidance for treatment providers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships with treatment providers, patients, state and federal partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to balance regulatory responsibilities with a clinical, person-centered, problem-solving approach to program oversight and technical assistance.
• Experience identifying system barriers and supporting improvements in treatment access, engagement, retention, quality, and continuity of care.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to independently manage statewide responsibilities, competing priorities, site visits, follow-up activities, and time-sensitive requests.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional 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.

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.

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