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 to join its team in the Oklahoma City metro area. 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, and recovery-oriented setting, providing leadership and guidance to direct care staff while also performing direct care duties as needed. This is a full-time, non-exempt position on the evening shift, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The base salary is $37,627.20 annually ($18.09 per hour), plus shift differentials and a benefits allowance. Work hours and location may vary based on business necessity; the agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.

Requirements

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.
May be required to obtain a Case Management I certification.
Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must submit to drug testing after a conditional offer; appointment is contingent upon a negative result.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance to direct care staff at OCCIC.
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

Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
Wide 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 during the first year.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous company match.
Longevity bonus for years of service.
Student loan repayment options.
Training opportunities for CEU requirements.
Shift differentials.