Prevention Programs Field Representative
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Summary
The individual selected for this position will work in the Prevention Division of Central Office located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). Under general supervision, the individual will work with community-based substance use prevention programs, specifically community-based organizations, and others.
Job description
Overview
The individual selected for this position will work in the Prevention Division of Central Office located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). Under general supervision, the individual will work with community-based substance use prevention programs, specifically community-based organizations, and others.
This position works with partners to plan and develop needed prevention services, provides and/or links with technical assistance and training, and monitors existing programs. Assures compliance with ODMHSAS standards, evidence-based strategy requirements, and other applicable governing/codified standards in managing and delivering prevention services.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work, sociology, human relations, psychology, public health, public administration, education, or a related field
- 4 years of professional experience in the behavioral health field, with two years of substance abuse prevention or other related prevention or public health experience
- Knowledge of and experience working with communities, community coalitions, law enforcement, and community-serving organizations
- Certified Prevention Specialist preferred
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of additional qualifying experience for each year of the required education.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, sociology, human relations, psychology, public health, public administration, education, or a related field
- Three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation
- Equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of additional qualifying experience for each year of required education
- Willing and able to fulfill job-related travel
- Knowledge of and experience working with communities, community coalitions, law enforcement, and community-serving organizations
- Certified Prevention Specialist (preferred)
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Retirement Savings
- Employer Matching
- Longevity Bonuses
- CEU Training
Company overview
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is a state government agency responsible for overseeing and coordinating mental health and substance abuse services throughout Oklahoma. As the primary public mental health authority in the state, ODMHSAS develops and implements comprehensive behavioral health policies, funds community-based treatment programs, and operates state-operated facilities. The department focuses on prevention, treatment, and recovery services for individuals with mental health disorders and substance use disorders, working to improve access to care and reduce stigma associated with behavioral health conditions. ODMHSAS collaborates with local providers, healthcare organizations, and community partners to deliver evidence-based services across the continuum of care, from crisis intervention to long-term recovery support. The agency plays a crucial role in shaping Oklahoma's behavioral health system through strategic planning, quality improvement initiatives, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance abuse challenges.