Forensic Psychologist
๐ย Oklahoma Forensic Center โ Vinita, OKย
๐ผย Full-Time | Exempt | Commensurate based on education and experienceย
Join a Team that CARESย
At the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), our guiding valuesโI.C.A.R.E. (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)โarenโtย just words; they shape everything we do. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.ย
Ifย youโreย ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to grow with us.ย
Make Your Work Matterย
ย Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Psychology department is hiring for Psychologists that would provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting, services include assessment and therapy and behavior management and would be expected to have the basic skills and training required to be a licensed as a psychologist in the State of Oklahoma. The psychologist may be required to conduct competence to stand trial evaluations after sufficient training and supervision is received as determined by the appointing authority.ย
About the Facilityย
The Oklahoma Forensic Center is the largest inpatient behavioral health facility within ODMHSAS and the stateโs only inpatient forensic hospital, serving all 77 counties.ย
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- Location: Vinita, Oklahoma (approximately 60 miles northeast of Tulsa)ย
- Population Served: Individuals found incompetent for adjudication orย adjudicatedย Not Guilty
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย by Reason of Insanityย
- Mission: Deliver quality forensic evaluations and effective psychiatric treatment in a
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Required Qualifications:ย
- (Forensic Psychologist II) โ Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a current licensure by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and two (2) years of experience as a licensed psychologist.
- (Psychologist) โ Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in psychology from an accredited college or university, with a specialty in counseling psychology, plus one (1) academic year in a full-time post-masterโs or pre-doctoral internship or one (1) year of full-time experience, while enrolled in a major doctoral study program, under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist. Must be currently licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Specialย Requirements:ย
- Successfulย completion ofย OSBI background checkย
- Pre-employment drug screenย requiredย
- We are a J1 waiver sponsorย
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Benefits That Support Youย
ODMHSAS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:ย
- Generous state-paid benefit allowanceย
- Multiple health insurance options (no pre-existing condition exclusions)ย
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)ย
- Employeeย assistanceย and wellness programsย
- 11 paid holidays annuallyย
- 15 vacation days and 15 sick days in your first yearย
- Retirement plan with strong employer matchย
- Student loan repayment opportunitiesย
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) supportย
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Life in the Grand Lake Areaย
Living near Grand Lake offers an exceptional balance of work and lifestyle:ย
- Minutes from Grand Lake oโ the Cherokees- one of Oklahomaโs premier destinations for
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย boating, fishing, 4x4 rock crawling and waterfront livingย
- Relaxed pace with low cost of living and short commutesย
- Access to golf courses, marinas, and scenic outdoor spacesย
- Unique local shops, dining, and cultural attractionsย
- Close-knit community with easy access to Tulsaย
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Equal Opportunity Employerย
The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonableย accommodationsย available upon request.ย ย
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