Consumer Recovery Specialist

Job Posting Title Consumer Recovery Specialist Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $25.00/hr Job Description Consumer Recovery Specialist   Join a team that CARES!       Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.  Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.  We take that very seriously – because we care!    About us:      Come grow with us!  The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma.  Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.  About the Position :        Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Nursing department is looking for a Consumer Recovery Specialist that will work as a part of the treatment team by developing and maintaining a supportive relationship with consumers in order to address strengths, goals and barriers to recovery. This includes performing duties such as monitoring recovery progress toward treatment goals, de-escalation activities, participation in recovery, wellness and social skills groups and developing and managing other group activities.    Job Type/Salary:      Open/Close dates: 11/2/2026-11/15/2026 Full-time    Hourly payrate is $25.00/hr    Pay differentials when applicable Primary Working Hours 6:30am-7:00pm and 6:30pm-7:00am FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt    Primary Work Location/Department:  Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita, Ok/Nursing   Vacancies: Multiple Minimum Qualifications and Experience:     Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of an associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.  Special Requirements:     Preference may be given for participation in DMHSAS-sponsored Consumer Recovery Specialist certificate program.     Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.    Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.    Great Reasons to Work with Us:     ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include:    Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums    A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations    Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care    Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs    11 paid holidays    15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave 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    Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing:   Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.    THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.     Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.    The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer   Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub . If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact