Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; United States; On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Retirement plan

Student loan repayment

CME support

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services seeks an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology at the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK. This full-time, in-person role leads a team of psychologists and directs clinical and evaluative programs across the state.

As a statewide leader, you will oversee court-ordered evaluations, supervise staff, and advance forensic mental health services while ensuring public safety and high-quality care for Oklahomans.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited).
• Completion of a 1-year pre-doctoral internship with direct supervision from a licensed psychologist specializing in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Minimum of 4 years of post-doctoral specialized training in evaluation and/or treatment of forensic clients.
• At least 2 years of licensure as a psychologist.
• Demonstrated experience in forensic evaluations and expert testimony.

Responsibilities

• Direct reports to facility medical director.
• Supervise a minimum of 5 psychologist direct reports.
• Supervise therapeutic team leads (NGRI and Restoration).
• Oversee inpatient observation and evaluation processes.
• Oversee court-ordered in-person competency evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Forensic psychology

Supervision

Expert testimony

Program management

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Pre-doctoral internship with supervision

Licensed psychologist

Experience in forensic evaluations

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’tjust 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. Ifyou’reready 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), yourexpertisewon’tinformdecisions—it will shape lives, influence legal outcomes, and strengthen communities.

We’relooking for an AssistantDirector of Forensic Psychologywho’sready 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
• oradjudicatedNot Guilty by Reason of Insanity
• - Mission: Deliver quality forensic evaluations and effective psychiatric treatment in a
• therapeutic environment that preserves public safety

WhatYou’llDo

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 of4 years of post-doctoralspecialized 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

SpecialRequirements

• - Preferred PsyD and/or Forensic Board Certification
• - SuccessfulcompletionofOSBI background check
• - Pre-employment drug screenrequired
• - 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)
• - Employeeassistanceand 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?

Ifyou'relooking for a role that combinesclinical depth, leadership influence, and meaningful impact, this is it.

Bring yourexpertisewhere 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. Reasonableaccommodationsavailable upon request.