Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Director of Statewide Psychiatric Nursing

1200 NE 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73117

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First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026

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Director of Statewide Psychiatric Nursing
About the Position:
The incumbent chosen for this position will be a critical piece of the Facility Administration Oversight team in overseeing statewide facility hospitals, providing strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric nursing care. This role involves developing and standardizing policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing patient safety and risk management initiatives. They will lead staff training and professional development while mentoring nursing leaders and fostering trauma-informed, patient-centered care practices. The Director will be responsible for managing operational efficiency and resource allocation, while driving innovation and advocating for policy improvements at the state level. They will collaborate with community organizations, academic institutions, and policymakers to enhance mental health care access and outcomes, analyze performance metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across all facilities.

Job Type/Salary:

Application period: Open until filled.
Full-time
Vacancies: 1
Annual Salary is $125,000.00, plus generous benefits package!
FLSA Status: Exempt

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Possession of a valid, permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Master’s degree in psychiatric and mental health nursing, or its equivalent, from a school of nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing or be qualified by education and experience in the care of the mentally ill.
Must demonstrate competence to participate in interdisciplinary formulation of individual treatment plants; to give skilled nursing care and therapy; and to direct, monitor, and evaluate the nursing care furnished.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of relevant professional experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
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 and as such have a valid driver’s license

Benefit Highlights:
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
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
Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About Us: The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s safety net mental health and substance use treatment services system. The department's core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay. To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations

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