Asst Director of Forensic Psychology

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Asst Director of Forensic Psychology Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization:
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Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology. Oklahoma Forensic Center – Vinita, OK. Full-Time
- In person only | Exempt | $ annually.

Join a Team that CARES At the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), our guiding values—I.C.A.R.E. (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)—aren’t 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 you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to grow with us.

Make Your Work Matter Step 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 won’t just inform decisions—it will shape lives, influence legal outcomes, and strengthen communities. We’re looking for an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology who’s ready to lead, innovate, and elevate forensic mental health services across the state.

• 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

This is more than a clinical role—it’s a statewide leadership position. As Assistant Director, you will:

• Direct reports to facility medical director
• Supervise a minimum of 5 psychologist direct reports
• Supervise therapeutic team leads (2): NGRI and Restoration
• These leads oversee Psychoeducation groups
• Recreation functions
• Restoration programming/education
• Patient therapy and case management needs
• Work directly with NGRI and Restoration program directors
• Oversees inpatient observation and evaluation processes
• Oversees court ordered in person competency evaluations
• Oversees and manages completion and timeliness per facility policy for all risk assessments

• 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 of4 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

• Preferred PsyD and/or Forensic Board Certification
• Successful completion of OSBI background check
• Pre-employment drug screen required

ODMHSAS 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 Area Living near Grand Lake…