Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Hiring nurses in Norman, OK
- Hiring days and rotating
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 8 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 17, 2026Sources
The short version
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is a state agency that provides behavioral health services through a statewide network of programs.
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of 8 roles welcome new grads
- Psych nurses: 6 of 8 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 8 roles accept an LPN or LVN
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Benefits
As a state government agency, ODMHSAS typically offers standard public sector benefits, but these details should be confirmed directly with the employer.
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The hard parts
Pay fairness is a commonly cited area for improvement among nursing staff
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Management rated relatively low at 3.1 out of 5 by nursing reviewers
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Job security and advancement opportunities rated at 3.1 out of 5, indicating limited career progression concerns
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Work in crisis intervention settings with high-risk individuals may involve elevated stress and acuity
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services hire new grads?
2 of 8 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 5 are day shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
- RN
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Compact license OK
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- AM Shift: 6:30AM-7:00PM or PM Shift: 6:30pm - 7:00AM
- Compact license OK
- LPN
- 8-hour days
- Agency contract
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Childrens
Up to $60,000/year
- LPN
- 8-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Agency contract
Registered Nurse (RN)
$34/hr
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Agency contract
Registered Nurse (RN)
$70,000–$76,500
- RN
Sources
- oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html
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