Deputy General Counsel

Overview Job Title: Deputy General Counsel Agency: 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization: Central Office - Operations Job Posting End Date: October 22, 2025 (Applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior). Employment Type: Full time • Regular Salary: $150,000.00/year ($72.115385/hour) Overview The individual selected for this position will be part of the Executive Leadership Team and provide executive leadership over the agency’s employee and consumer patient investigation functions, as well as contractual and human resource operations. The Deputy General Counsel will be the Deputy to the General Counsel and will serve in the General Counsel’s place in his absence, bringing legal expertise to ensure the development and enforcement of consistent, ethical, and compliant practices across all facilities. This role includes oversight of statewide policies and procedures related to investigations and contract management. The Deputy General Counsel will serve as the Inspector General, leading and advising on complex and sensitive investigations involving consumer patients, as well as employees, ensuring full compliance with legal standards, agency policy, and regulatory requirements. In addition, the Deputy General Counsel will oversee the agency’s Legal Division staff, consisting of a First Assistant General Counsel and three Assistant General Counsels. The Legal Division provides guidance and training to the Human Resource Division of the agency and provides legal review, risk analysis, and policy guidance regarding all agency contracts, procurement procedures and vendor relationships of the agency. In partnership with legal, clinical, and administrative leaders, the Deputy General Counsel will promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and patient-centered care and will represent the agency in statewide policy discussions, support operational improvements, strengthen investigative practices and improve outcomes related to patient safety and organizational integrity. Responsibilities • Lead executive functions over employee and consumer patient investigations, contract management, and human resources operations. • Serve as Deputy to the General Counsel and act in their absence with legal oversight to ensure ethical and compliant practices across facilities. • Oversee statewide policies and procedures related to investigations and contracts; lead complex investigations in compliance with legal standards and regulations. • Manage the Legal Division staff and provide guidance and training to the Human Resource Division; review contracts, procurement procedures, and vendor relationships. • Collaborate with legal, clinical, and administrative leaders to promote transparency, accountability, and patient-centered care; engage in statewide policy discussions and operational improvements. Minimum Qualifications and Experience Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. License to practice law in the State of Oklahoma and active membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association. At least ten (10) years of legal experience, including a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory role or as a supervising attorney. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Twenty (20) years of legal experience, including significant first-chair complex jury trial experience with at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity. Leadership experience at the executive or C-suite level or military leadership service. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in government, healthcare, or human services environments. Extensive knowledge of administrative law, healthcare compliance, investigations, and contracts within public sector or regulatory frameworks. Strong background in organizational strategy, workforce policy development, and risk mitigation. Special Requirements Willingness and ability to travel as needed for this position; valid driver’s license required. Benefits 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 or dependent care 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 Training opportunities for CEU requirements About ODMHSAS The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s mental health and substance use treatment services system. The department’s core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay. ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. Equal Opportunity Employer. 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