Director of Forensic Psychology๐ Oklahoma Forensic Center โ Vinita, OK
๐ผ Full-Time | Exempt | Commensurate based on education and experience
Join a Team that CARESAt the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), our guiding valuesโI.C.A.R.E. (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)โarenโt 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.
If youโre ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to grow with us.
Make Your Work MatterStep into a leadership role where psychology meets the justice system in one of the most impactful ways possible. At the Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC), your expertise wonโt just inform decisionsโit will shape lives, influence legal outcomes, and strengthen communities.
Weโre looking for a
Director of Forensic Psychology whoโs ready to lead, innovate, and elevate forensic mental health services across the state.
About the FacilityThe Oklahoma Forensic Center is the largest inpatient behavioral health facility within ODMHSAS and the stateโs only inpatient forensic hospital, serving all 77 counties.
- Location: Vinita, Oklahoma (approximately 60 miles northeast of Tulsa)
- Capacity: 268 beds
- Population Served: Individuals found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
- Mission: Deliver quality forensic evaluations and effective psychiatric treatment in a therapeutic environment that preserves public safety
What Youโll DoThis is more than a clinical roleโitโs a statewide leadership position.
As Director, you will:
- Lead and oversee forensic psychology programs across Oklahoma
- Conduct and supervise complex forensic evaluations
- Provide expert witness testimony in legal proceedings
- Train and mentor forensic examiners and psychology staff
- Collaborate with legal, medical, and administrative teams
- Develop policies, ensure compliance, and guide program strategy
- Manage budgeting, planning, and interagency coordination
What You BringRequired Qualifications:- Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited)
- Completion of a 1-year pre-doctoral internship, including direct supervision from a licensed psychologist specializing in clinical or counseling psychology
- Minimum of 4 years of post-doctoral specialized training in the evaluation and/or treatment of forensic clients
- At least 2 years of licensure as a psychologist
- Demonstrated experience in forensic evaluations and expert testimony
Special Requirements:- Successful completion of OSBI background check
- Pre-employment drug screen required
- We are a J1 waiver sponsor
Benefits That Support YouODMHSAS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:
- Generous state-paid benefit allowance
- Multiple health insurance options (no pre-existing condition exclusions)
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- 11 paid holidays annually
- 15 vacation days and 15 sick days in your first year
- Retirement plan with strong employer match
- Longevity bonuses
- Student loan repayment opportunities
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) support
Life in the Grand Lake AreaLiving near Grand Lake offers an exceptional balance of work and lifestyle:
- Minutes from Grand Lake oโ the Cherokees- one of Oklahomaโs premier destinations for boating, fishing, 4x4 rock crawling and waterfront living
- Relaxed pace with low cost of living and short commutes
- Access to golf courses, marinas, and scenic outdoor spaces
- Unique local shops, dining, and cultural attractions
- Close-knit community with easy access to Tulsa
Ready to Lead?If you're looking for a role that combines
clinical depth, leadership influence, and meaningful impact, this is it.
Bring your expertise where it counts most.
Apply today and help shape the future of forensic mental health in Oklahoma.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. Powered by JazzHR
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