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CCBHC Quality Assurance Manager
Agency
452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Supervisory Organization
DMHSAS-Central Administration
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$86,350.00 yr/ $41.514423 hr
Job Description
CCBHC Quality Assurance Manager
About the Position: The CCBHC Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality assurance and fidelity monitoring processes for Oklahoma’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) provider network. This role involves developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with the CCBHC model and SAMHSA standards, and collaborating with various departments and stakeholders to maintain and improve the quality of CCBHC services. The ideal candidate possesses experience in behavioral health quality management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering safe and effective behavioral health services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement quality improvement strategies and initiatives specific to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
- Oversee the fidelity review process and ensure compliance with all relevant standards and services
- Manage regular quality audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement
- Collaborate with DMH program staff, CCBHC staff, stakeholders, and other state agencies to achieve quality and compliance
- Monitor, track, and analyze quality measures and outcomes
- Proactively identify and address potential quality and service delivery risks and gaps
- Manage reporting on quality measures and CCBHC outcomes to senior management and governance bodies
Job Type/Salary:
- Application period: 05/05/2026-05/19/2026
- Full-time
- Vacancies: 1
- Annual Salary range is $86,350.00
- Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
- FLSA Status: Exempt
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in healthcare management, behavioral health, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (3) years of experience in quality assurance in a behavioral health setting, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education
- Preference may be given to candidates with a clinical license
- Preference may be given to candidates with experience in program development and implementation in a behavioral health or related setting
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree and four years of professional experience,
- Or a bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience,
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.
Special Requirements:
- 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
- Applicants must be willing to work in-person in the OKC metro area
Benefit Highlights:
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
- 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
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements
About us: The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s safety net 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. To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
Agency Contact
Job Posting Title
CCBHC Quality Assurance Manager
Agency
452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Supervisory Organization
DMHSAS-Central Administration
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$86,350.00 yr/ $41.514423 hr
Job Description
CCBHC Quality Assurance Manager
About the Position: The CCBHC Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality assurance and fidelity monitoring processes for Oklahoma’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) provider network. This role involves developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with the CCBHC model and SAMHSA standards, and collaborating with various departments and stakeholders to maintain and improve the quality of CCBHC services. The ideal candidate possesses experience in behavioral health quality management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering safe and effective behavioral health services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement quality improvement strategies and initiatives specific to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
- Oversee the fidelity review process and ensure compliance with all relevant standards and services
- Manage regular quality audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement
- Collaborate with DMH program staff, CCBHC staff, stakeholders, and other state agencies to achieve quality and compliance
- Monitor, track, and analyze quality measures and outcomes
- Proactively identify and address potential quality and service delivery risks and gaps
- Manage reporting on quality measures and CCBHC outcomes to senior management and governance bodies
Job Type/Salary:
- Application period: 05/05/2026-05/19/2026
- Full-time
- Vacancies: 1
- Annual Salary range is $86,350.00
- Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
- FLSA Status: Exempt
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in healthcare management, behavioral health, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (3) years of experience in quality assurance in a behavioral health setting, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education
- Preference may be given to candidates with a clinical license
- Preference may be given to candidates with experience in program development and implementation in a behavioral health or related setting
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree and four years of professional experience,
- Or a bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience,
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.
Special Requirements:
- 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
- Applicants must be willing to work in-person in the OKC metro area
Benefit Highlights:
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
- 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
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements
About us: The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s safety net 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. To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
Agency Contact
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Manager
Lead with your QA methodology expertise
Employers sponsor QA Managers who bring specialized frameworks to the table. Highlight hands-on experience with Agile, Six Sigma, or ISO 9001 in your resume and cover letter. Methodology depth signals the kind of specialized knowledge that justifies H-1B visa sponsorship.
Target industries with strong sponsorship track records
Pharmaceutical, medical device, software, and semiconductor companies hire QA Managers regularly and have established visa sponsorship processes. These industries face strict regulatory compliance requirements, making experienced QA leadership a genuine business necessity, not a hiring preference.
Raise OPT status early in recruiter conversations
Mention your work authorization during the first recruiter call, not after an offer is extended. Framing it as a straightforward OPT-to-H-1B transition, with your end date and STEM eligibility if applicable, prevents late-stage surprises that can derail otherwise strong candidacies.
Quantify your quality impact with hard numbers
QA hiring decisions are data-driven. Include metrics like defect reduction percentages, audit pass rates, or cost savings from process improvements. Concrete outcomes make your case for sponsorship easier to justify internally when an employer's legal team reviews your petition.
Pursue relevant certifications before applying
Credentials like ASQ Certified Quality Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt, or PMP strengthen your specialty occupation argument. Certifications signal commitment to the field and reduce employer hesitation about sponsoring someone who may be early in their management career.
Identify STEM OPT eligibility before your standard OPT ends
If your degree is in engineering, computer science, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. This gives employers significantly more runway to file your H-1B petition and reduces urgency that can make them hesitate to sponsor.
Quality Assurance Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Quality Assurance Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Quality Assurance Manager is generally accepted as a specialty occupation because it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a related field such as engineering, computer science, or a natural science. Employers in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and software routinely sponsor QA Managers for H-1B petitions.
How do I find Quality Assurance Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-friendly employers, so you can browse Quality Assurance Manager openings without manually screening each company for sponsorship willingness. Searching through Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers have an established history of supporting F-1 work authorization and H-1B sponsorship.
Can I work as a Quality Assurance Manager on STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree falls under a qualifying STEM category such as industrial engineering, computer science, or a related field, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. The 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you time to work in a QA leadership role while your employer files your H-1B petition during the annual lottery.
What degree fields support a Quality Assurance Manager specialty occupation claim?
Engineering disciplines, computer science, chemistry, biology, and industrial technology are the most common supporting fields. The degree must be directly related to the duties of the QA role. A general business degree may not be sufficient unless paired with substantial technical coursework or relevant professional certifications like ASQ or Six Sigma credentials.
What should I do if my OPT ends before my employer files my H-1B petition?
If you have a timely filed H-1B petition with a requested start date of October 1 and your OPT authorization expires before then, a cap-gap provision automatically extends your work authorization. You can continue working legally in your QA Manager role during this period without interruption, provided your employer filed before your OPT expired.