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Forensic Psychologist

Vinita, OK · On-site

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State of Oklahoma

Forensic Officer I

Vinita, OK · On-site

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What is the difference between Director Forensic Genetics vs Forensic Scientist?

AspectDirector Forensic GeneticsForensic Scientist
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (Master's/PhD), certifications in forensic geneticsBachelor's or Master's degree in forensic science or related field
Work EnvironmentLeadership role overseeing labs, managing teams, strategic planningLaboratory work, evidence analysis, report writing
Employer & IndustryLaw enforcement agencies, forensic labs, governmentCrime labs, law enforcement, private forensic firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles, career progressionTechnical skills, daily responsibilities

The main difference is that the Director Forensic Genetics holds a leadership position overseeing forensic genetics operations, while a Forensic Scientist performs hands-on evidence analysis. The director manages teams and strategic planning, whereas the scientist focuses on laboratory work. Both roles require relevant credentials, but the director typically has more advanced education and experience.

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Medical Director, Forensic Services Division

Medical Director, Forensic Services Division

State of Oklahoma

Vinita, OK • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Job Posting Title
Medical Director, Forensic Services Division
Agency
452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Supervisory Organization
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
Commensurate based on education, experience, and overall qualifications.
Job Description
Medical Director, Forensic Services Division
About the Position:
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is looking for a highly experienced physician leader with specialized expertise in forensic psychiatry to serve as the Medical Director for the Forensic Services Division (FSD). This role is designed for a senior clinician capable of providing authoritative medical and forensic oversight to multidisciplinary clinical teams delivering competency restoration services, including those operating within the Jail-Based Competency Restoration (JBCR) program and at the Oklahoma Forensic Center, located in Vinita, Oklahoma.
In this capacity, the FSD Medical Director will exercise clinical governance and provide strategic direction to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and legally sound forensic mental health services to a highly vulnerable and justice-involved population. The position requires advanced knowledge of competency to stand trial standards, restoration of competency processes, and the intersection of psychiatric care with statutory and constitutional requirements. This position would also provide some clinical care for a forensic population.
Job Type/Salary:
  • Location: Vinita, Oklahoma
  • Application period: until filled
  • Full-time
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Annual Salary: Commensurate based on education, experience, and overall qualifications.
  • FLSA Status: Exempt

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:
  • Strong executive level experience providing oversight and coordination of adult forensic competency services on a wide scale
  • Ability to navigate and leverage existing relationships with stakeholders while seeking new partnerships to strengthen the forensic evaluation process across the state
  • Successful experience providing strategic guidance and decision making with long-term impact in business and political environments where precedents and approaches are not always clear
  • Demonstrated ability to assess clinical and organizational needs and develop and implement continuous process improvement measures and activities to meet those needs
  • Experience in psychiatric care of patients in a forensic setting

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
  • Certified in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and have specialized certification in forensic psychiatry
  • Strong understanding of the intersection of psychiatric care and legal standards, including Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) and Never to Attain (NTA) populations
  • Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, court requirements, and Consent Decree obligations related to forensic mental health services

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution with a valid state medical license (or eligible to obtain)
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive clinical leadership experience in forensic, correctional, or state hospital settings
  • Experience developing and implementing clinical policies, quality assurance processes, and performance improvement initiatives

Benefit Highlights:
ODMHSAS is proud to provide a robust and comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:
  • Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums for state employees as well as eligible dependents
  • A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
  • Flexible spending accounts for pre-tax dollars to be used 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 state match

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.
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