Administrative Programs Manager VI

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Programs Manager VI is responsible for administrative and clinical functions that enhance the Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ statewide provision of mental health re-entry services. The role manages multiple statewide agency programs and supports the coordination and implementation of program functions involving other federal, state, or local governmental organizations. It also assists with managing mental health re-entry grants. The position works with public and private partners, under the direction of the CMHO, to identify, implement, and evaluate collaborative programs and services for inmates with serious mental illness. It coordinates re-entry services and serves as a liaison among facility mental health staff, ODMHSAS, and other state agencies to support discharge services. The manager develops and maintains pathways of care with community medical and mental health providers to promote continuity of services after discharge. The role may involve program planning and management, preparation of administrative, statistical, and fiscal documents, policy and procedure development, grant and contract proposals, legislative review, resource planning, and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility expertise. The position is on-site and not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional-level experience for each year of required education.
Knowledge of organization and management methods, public administration, agency policies and procedures, grant or contract program requirements, the legislative process, basic research and statistical techniques, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, and supervisory principles and practices.
Knowledge of health care practices and procedures in correctional settings, family health and psychosocial aspects of human relations, health and welfare resources, biopsychosocial and medical terminology, motivational interviewing, evidence-based medical and mental health practices, and health care systems.
Skills in case management in complex health care systems, maintaining professional working relationships, healthcare consultation, and sound judgment in analyzing complex situations and making decisions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate orally and in writing; establish and develop training programs; organize and present facts and opinions; plan, direct, and review work; analyze complex situations; coordinate organizational units; and coordinate activities with other governmental organizations.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections may require a degree and license in a mental health-related field.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections may require experience with SSI/SSDI and Medicaid/Medicare application processes.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections may require experience working with individuals with serious mental illness.
Some positions require willingness and ability to perform all job-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to applicants with an LPC, LCSW, LBP, or other related professional license or certification.
Preference is given to applicants with a master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage a component of an agency or institutional program, or a major division, program, or function.
Prepare administrative, statistical, and/or fiscal documents concerning departmental activity.
Provide supervision or direction to assigned staff in planning, promoting, and implementing programs in accordance with agency policies and goals.
Advise on future resource requirements and program priorities, estimate timelines, and develop policies, rules, and regulations consistent with applicable state and federal laws.
Draft policies and procedures and develop contract and grant proposals.
Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure proper management of grant funds.
Review proposed legislation, recommend changes, and potentially serve as a legislative liaison.
Serve as a subject matter expert on Medicaid and Medicare eligibility.
Work with public and private partners, under the direction of the CMHO, to identify, implement, and evaluate collaborative programs and services for inmates with serious mental illness.
Coordinate re-entry services for inmates with serious mental illnesses and liaise with facility mental health staff, ODMHSAS, and other state agencies to support discharge service delivery.
Develop and maintain pathways of care with community medical and mental health providers to ensure continuity of services after discharge.
Assist with managing mental health re-entry grants.
Plan, direct, and coordinate program functions and activities involving other governmental organizations.