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Job Description
Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology
📍 Oklahoma Forensic Center – Vinita, OK
💼 Full-Time- In person only | Exempt | $180,000.00 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.
About the Facility
The Oklahoma Forensic Center is the largest inpatient behavioral health facility within ODMHSAS and the state’s 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 You’ll Do
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
What You Bring
Required 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:
Preferred PsyD and/or Forensic Board Certification
Successful completion of OSBI background check
Pre-employment drug screen required
We are a J1 waiver sponsor
Benefits That Support You
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 offers an exceptional balance of work and lifestyle:
Minutes from Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees- one of Oklahoma’s 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 Employer
The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations available upon request.