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Senior Programs Manager – Crisis Services
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse ServicesOklahoma City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Jun 2025
💰 $81,350/yr
About the role
Senior Programs Manager – Crisis Services
About the Position: The Senior Program Manager will work closely with the Division Director of Adult Outpatient Services to lead the continued development, implementation, and management of Oklahoma Crisis Services. This role requires a strong background in program management, oversight, targeted training/technical assistance, and strategic planning. The Senior Program Manager will supervise a team of professionals and oversee the delivery and continuous improvement of statewide crisis services, ensuring responsive, high-quality behavioral health support in times of acute need.
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
About the Position: The Senior Program Manager will work closely with the Division Director of Adult Outpatient Services to lead the continued development, implementation, and management of Oklahoma Crisis Services. This role requires a strong background in program management, oversight, targeted training/technical assistance, and strategic planning. The Senior Program Manager will supervise a team of professionals and oversee the delivery and continuous improvement of statewide crisis services, ensuring responsive, high-quality behavioral health support in times of acute need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and management of Oklahoma’s Crisis Services, ensuring alignment with state and federal behavioral health guidelines.
- Provide program oversight and strategic planning for adult outpatient services in relation to community-based crisis response systems.
- Supervise, mentor, and support a team of professionals delivering crisis intervention and stabilization services.
- Facilitate targeted training and technical assistance to ensure staff are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective crisis service delivery.
- Ensure crisis services consistently meet high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and performance outcomes.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including law enforcement, hospitals, and community organizations, to strengthen the crisis service network across the state.
- Stay current on best practices and trends in crisis response and behavioral health, integrating innovations into program operations.
- Application period: 06/04/25-06/18/25
- Full-time
- Vacancies: 1
- Annual Salary is $81,350.00
- Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field;
- Five years of work experience in the behavioral health field;
- Knowledge of behavioral health crisis services and the crisis continuum of care;
- 2 years of experience managing staff and managing projects and/or programs.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree and three years of professional experience;
- Bachelor's degree and four 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.
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