Consumer Recovery Specialist

Consumer Recovery Specialist

Agency: 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization: GMH - Admissions

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CONSUMER RECOVERY SPECIALIST

Join a team that CARES! We are part of ODMHSAS, committed to 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 are actively seeking a Consumer Recovery Specialist to work as part of the treatment team, developing and maintaining a supportive relationship with consumers to address strengths, goals, and barriers to recovery. The role includes monitoring recovery progress toward treatment goals, de‑escalation activities, participation in recovery, wellness and social skills groups, and developing and managing other group activities.

• Posted Until filled
• Full‑time
• Hourly rate: $18.09
• Primary working hours:
  Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat 2:30 p‑11:00 pm
• FLSA status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Primary work location:
  Griffin Memorial Hospital – Norman, OK
• Vacancies: 1

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• 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 must have a valid driver’s license.
• Upon a conditional offer, applicants must submit to a physical examination and meet the physical requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and pushing/pulling a maximum of 25 pounds.

• 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 in 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

Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as a Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults. It is a 120‑bed acute psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient care for persons aged 18 and over with severe mental illness and substance abuse services.

For safety‑sensitive positions, applicants must submit to drug testing (urinalysis). Appointment to a safety‑sensitive position is contingent upon a negative drug test result.

The agency requires coverage 24 hours, 7 days per week. Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.

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. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.