SOTA Administrative Programs Manager

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • $76,600 - $76,600

About The Position

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is seeking a professional to serve as Oklahoma’s State Opioid Treatment Authority (SOTA) and statewide subject matter expert for Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) and methadone treatment. The role provides statewide leadership and oversight of Oklahoma’s OTP system, combining regulatory responsibilities with clinical expertise, provider engagement, technical assistance, education, and system improvement.

The position supports development and oversight of the statewide opioid treatment system, with a focus on OTPs, methadone treatment, regulatory compliance, and coordination with providers and state and federal partners. It bridges clinical practice and regulatory requirements to promote accessible, high-quality, evidence-based, person-centered care and improve treatment access, engagement, retention, and continuity. The role requires subject matter expertise and independent judgment to navigate complex regulatory and policy issues, support legislative inquiries, and respond to emerging priorities.

This position is fully grant-funded, and continued employment depends on the availability and continuation of grant funding. It is a regular, full-time position with one vacancy. Primary working hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The salary is $76,600 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional experience for each year of required education.
• Strong subject matter expertise and independent judgment to navigate complex regulatory and policy issues.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to independently manage statewide responsibilities, competing priorities, site visits, follow-up activities, and time-sensitive requests.

Nice To Haves

• Direct professional experience working in or closely with an Opioid Treatment Program, with a strong understanding of methadone treatment and OTP clinical operations.
• Knowledge of medications for opioid use disorder and evidence-based treatment of opioid use disorder.
• Knowledge of the clinical, operational, and regulatory environment of OTPs.
• Familiarity with federal OTP requirements, including 42 CFR Part 8, and the respective roles of SAMHSA, DEA, State Opioid Treatment Authorities, and state licensing and regulatory entities.
• Experience providing clinical or programmatic consultation, technical assistance, quality improvement, program monitoring, or regulatory oversight.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical guidance for treatment providers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships with treatment providers, patients, state and federal partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to balance regulatory responsibilities with a clinical, person-centered, problem-solving approach to program oversight and technical assistance.
• Experience identifying system barriers and supporting improvements in treatment access, engagement, retention, quality, and continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership and oversight of Oklahoma’s Opioid Treatment Program system.
• Support development and oversight of the statewide opioid treatment system, focusing on OTPs, methadone treatment, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with treatment providers and state and federal partners.
• Provide clinical expertise, provider engagement, technical assistance, and education.
• Support system improvement and promote accessible, evidence-based, person-centered care and improved treatment access, engagement, retention, and continuity.
• Navigate complex regulatory and policy issues and support legislative inquiries and emerging priorities.
• Manage statewide responsibilities, site visits, follow-up activities, competing priorities, and time-sensitive requests.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement savings with employer matching.
• Longevity bonuses and CEU training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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