Recovery Support Specialist - Heavener

About the

Position :

P ositions in this family provide peer support services, serve as advocates for consumers, and provide information and peer support for consumers in emergency, outpatient or inpatient settings. The positions perform duties to assist consumers with recovery processes as they regain control of their lives.

Job Type/Salary:

Two (2) Vacancies Application period: May 18, 2026, until filled

Full-time Annual Salary:

Up to $34,500 (Salary is based on certification and experience.)

Primary Working Hours:

8:00 to 5:00 Monday through

Friday FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

The education requirement at this level consists of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Has the ability to become a certified Recovery Support Specialist Preference may be given to applicants who are current or former consumers of mental health services.

Special Requirements:

Demonstrated participation in advocacy and/or personal knowledge in recovery. Has the ability to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist. Criteria to become a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist is available at http://ok.gov/odmhsas Upon 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 and carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds as a conditional offer of employment. Great reasons to work for 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.

About us:

Operated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center (CACMHC) is a fully accredited 15-bed psychiatric hospital and outpatient clinic. Other CACMHC offices located in Southeastern Oklahoma are—Holdenville Satellite, Heavener Satellite, Hugo Satellite, Idabel Satellite, Stigler Satellite, Atoka Satellite and Ada

PACT. 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer.