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:
• 10/5/2026-10/12/2026
• Full-time   
• Hourly payrate is $19.59/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