Consumer Recovery Specialist

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Vinita, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Forensic Center's Nursing department is seeking a Consumer Recovery Specialist to work as part of the treatment team. The role develops and maintains supportive relationships with consumers to address their strengths, goals, and barriers to recovery. The Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, Oklahoma, is a secure inpatient forensic facility operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. It has 268 beds for consumers found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with an hourly pay rate of $25.00, with differentials when applicable. Primary working hours are 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week; work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. There are multiple vacancies. The posting's open and close dates are November 2, 2026, through November 15, 2026.

Requirements

An associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.
Have a valid driver's license.
Upon a conditional offer, submit to a physical examination and meet the physical requirements of occasionally lifting or carrying 50 pounds and pushing or pulling a maximum force of 25 pounds.
For safety-sensitive positions, submit to pre-employment and pre-placement urinalysis drug testing upon a conditional offer; appointment is contingent on a negative result.

Nice To Haves

Participation in the DMHSAS-sponsored Consumer Recovery Specialist certificate program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain supportive relationships with consumers to address strengths, goals, and barriers to recovery.
Monitor consumers' recovery progress toward treatment goals.
Perform de-escalation activities.
Participate in recovery, wellness, and social skills groups.
Develop and manage other group activities.

Benefits

Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses
Employee assistance programs
Health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave during 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