Senior Consumer Recovery Specialist

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

About The Position

The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is seeking an experienced Senior Consumer Recovery Specialist for its Oklahoma City metro area team. OCCIC provides short-term, non-hospital crisis stabilization for adults experiencing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring conditions. The Senior CRS works as part of a multidisciplinary team in a trauma-informed, co-occurring, person-centered, recovery-oriented setting. The role provides leadership and guidance to direct care staff, supports communication between staff and units, conducts chart audits, and performs direct care duties as needed. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with an evening shift of 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The stated base salary is $37,627.20 annually ($18.09 per hour), plus shift differentials and a benefits allowance. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week; work hours and location may vary based on business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. Job-related travel may be required. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required at appointment, and the employee may be required to obtain Case Management I certification. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must submit to drug testing after a conditional offer; appointment is contingent on a negative result. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; four years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Willingness to fulfill job-related travel requirements.
May be required to obtain Case Management I certification.
Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must complete pre-employment and pre-placement urinalysis drug testing after a conditional offer; appointment is contingent on a negative result.
Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the DMHSAS-sponsored Consumer Recovery Specialist certificate program is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance to OCCIC direct care staff.
Encourage and foster effective communication between staff and units.
Conduct chart audits to ensure high standards of care.
Perform direct care duties as needed.
Fulfill job-related travel as required.

Benefits

State-paid benefits 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 and health and fitness programs.
11 paid holidays.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Longevity bonus for years of service.
Student loan repayment options.
Training opportunities for CEU requirements.