Deputy Commissioner - Facility Operations

Deputy Commissioner of Facility Operations

• Application period: 08/22/2024 – 08/28/2024

• Annual Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

• Work Location: Oklahoma City, OK with frequent travel across the state

• Hybrid work schedule may be available after on-site training period

Position Overview:
The Deputy Commissioner of Facility Operations is responsible for managing the daily operations of the ten ODMHSAS behavioral health facilities across Oklahoma which includes four inpatient mental health hospitals, four certified community behavioral health clinics, and two crisis centers. This role ensures that each facility operates efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will champion initiatives to enhance service delivery, optimize resource use, and elevate the quality of care for individuals receiving behavioral health services.

In this pivotal role, the Deputy Commissioner will oversee a team of executive-level staff, work closely with other agency leaders, and contribute significantly to strategic planning, policy development, and financial management. This position is vital in advancing and upholding the mission and goals of ODMHSAS.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management of all ODMHSAS behavioral health facilities, ensuring compliance with performance standards and regulations.

• Lead and manage a team of facility directors, providing guidance, support, and professional development.

• Optimize resource allocation and utilization, including staffing, budgets, and equipment.

• Implement innovative practices and technologies to enhance facility operations and service delivery.

• Assist the Commissioner in developing and implementing policies and procedures that lead to positive outcomes for clients and consumers.

• Supervise senior-level staff and manage business or service segments of the agency.

• Collaborate on the agency’s legislative, administrative, and budget processes, and represent the agency to a wide range of stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field

• 10 years of experience in facility operations, with at least 5 years in healthcare-related facility operations

• 3 years of supervisory or administrative experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or other healthcare-related field.

• Proven track record in managing large-scale facility operations and effectively communicating and executing strategies across a matrixed organization.

• Knowledge of federal and state statutes, regulations, and guidelines of governing agency programs.

• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage executive-level staff and make data-driven decisions.

• Professional Certifications: Relevant professional certifications are highly desirable, including but not limited to:

  • Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)

  • Registered Nurse

  • Currently licensed in Oklahoma as LPC, LCSW, LADC, LMFT, or similar behavioral health license

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

NOTE: No substitution will be allowed for the required professional experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position

Come for the benefits, stay for the mission!

As a State of Oklahoma employee, you will enjoy:

• 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

• 11 paid holidays

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave accrued in 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 Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, established in 1953, serves as the state's primary provider of mental health and substance use treatme