Senior Grants Management Specialist

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

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About The Position

The Senior Grants Management Specialist serves as the ODMHSAS Block Grants Coordinator, working with executive leadership, program staff, fiscal personnel, contracted providers, and community partners to support grant-funded behavioral health and substance use disorder initiatives throughout Oklahoma. The role provides comprehensive oversight of the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS), including grant application development, funding allocation, program operations, training, strategic planning, compliance, and performance evaluation. The position ensures grant-funded activities comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and requirements, including standards established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is Oklahoma’s safety-net system for mental health and substance use treatment services. Its core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and lack the means to pay. The department operates multiple facilities across Oklahoma serving different populations. Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in a behavioral health field and two years of professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing or administering federal, state, or local grants, preferably related to behavioral health, mental health, substance use prevention, treatment, or recovery services.
• Knowledge of federal block grant programs, including MHBG and SUPTRS, and applicable SAMHSA requirements.
• Knowledge of behavioral health service systems, including mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, prevention, recovery support, and community-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ODMHSAS block grants and work with executive leadership, program staff, fiscal personnel, contracted providers, and community partners.
• Oversee the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS).
• Support grant application development, funding allocation, program operations, training, and strategic planning.
• Ensure grant-funded activities comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and requirements, including SAMHSA standards.
• Support performance evaluation of grant-funded initiatives.

Benefits

• 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.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• Longevity bonus for years of service.
• Training opportunities for continuing education unit (CEU) requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior