Sr. Behavioral Health Case Manager

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave (15 days each,

Retirement Savings Plan

Student loan repayment options

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health, part of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), is recruiting a Behavioral Health Case Manager in Tulsa. You will provide case management and intake services to clients, advocate for referrals, and prepare individualized care plans aimed at recovery goals and strategies.

Full-time, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with non-exempt status. Two vacancies exist in the Social Work Department, offering comprehensive state benefits and

Qualifications

• 36 months of direct experience with persons with mental illness/SUD.
• High School Diploma or GED/HSE required.
• 60 college credits plus 12 months relevant experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 6 months relevant experience.
• RN license with behavioral health experience preferred.
• Certification as Behavioral Case Manager to be completed within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional case management and intake services.
• Advocate for clients and assist with referrals.
• Prepare individualized care plans aligned to recovery goals.
• Coordinate with treatment teams and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Education

High School Diploma / GED / HSE

60 college credit hours

Bachelor's or Master’s degree (any field)

Behavioral health related degree (USDE recognized)

RN license with behavioral health experience

Job description

Join a team that CARES!

Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously - because we care!

About the Position

Tulsa Center for Behavioral Healthis recruiting for aBehavioral Health Case Manager.

This position provides professional case management and intake services to assist clients receiving treatment through advocacy, referral assistance, and by preparing individual care plans based on recovery goals and strategies.

Job Type/Salary

• Open/Close dates: 9/29/2026 - 10/7/2026
• Full-time
• Hourly rate: Level III- $23.79; Level II- $22.95
• Primary Working Hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Primary Work Location/Department: Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health - Social Work Dept
• Vacancies: Two (2)

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a minimum of 36 (thirty-six) months of direct, documented experience working with persons with mental illness and/or substance use disorder and possess a High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or High School equivalency (HSE) Credential and two (2) years of professional experience.

OR The completion of 60 (sixty) college credit hours and a minimum of 12 (twelve) months of direct, documented experience working with persons with mental illness and/or substance use disorder and two (2) years of professional experience.

OR A bachelor’s or master’s degree in any field from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and have a minimum of six (6) months of direct, documented experience working with persons with mental illness and/or substance use disorder and two (2) years of professional experience.

OR A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a behavioral health related field earned from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and two (2) years of professional experience.

OR have a current license as a registered nurse in the State of Oklahoma with documented experience in behavioral health care and two (2) years of professional experience.

Level II- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a minimum of 36 (thirty-six) months of direct, documented experience working with persons with mental illness and/or substance use disorder and possess a High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or High School Equivalency (HSE) Credential.

OR the completion of 60 (sixty) college credit hours and a minimum of 12 (twelve) months of direct, documented experience working with persons with mental illness and/or substance use disorder.

OR a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any field from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and have a minimum of six (6) months of direct, documented experience working with persons with mental illness and/or substance use disorder.

OR a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a behavioral health related field earned from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE).

OR have a current license as a registered nurse in the State of Oklahoma with documented experience in behavioral health care.

Special Requirements

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.
• Certification as a Certified Behavioral Case Manager will be completed within 30 days of start date with the agency, contingent to training availability.
• Incumbents must function in accordance with the Joint Commission, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and all other applicable rules, laws, and authorities.
• Incumbents will adhere to the Professional Standards for Certified Behavioral Heath Case Manage (OAC 450:50-7 Rules of Professional Conduct).

Great Reasons to Work with Us

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
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 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
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us

The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for individuals and the community. The facility serves adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co-occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable.

In response to the increasing need for mental health services in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). Situated in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, this modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress.

Drug and Alcohol Pre-Employment and Pre-placement Testing

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

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.