Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Crisis Line - Remote - CA

Okpsych; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Flexible spending accounts

CME support

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous benefit allowance

Job summary

Oklahoma Forensic Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology to lead forensic mental health services across the state. You will supervise a team of psychologists, oversee inpatient evaluations, and coordinate court-ordered competency work.

The role requires a doctoral degree in psychology, licensure, and extensive post-doctoral forensic experience. This leadership position offers substantial impact on policy and patient care in a state-wide system.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited) with internship and 1 year of pre-doctoral supervision.
• Minimum 4 years post-doctoral specialized training in evaluation and/or treatment of forensic clients.
• At least 2 years of licensure as a psychologist and demonstrated experience in forensic evaluations and expert testimony.
• Preferred PsyD and/or Forensic Board Certification.
• OSBI background check, pre-employment drug screen, and J1 waiver sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Direct reports to facility medical director and supervise psychologist staff.
• Oversee NGRI and Restoration programs and clinical teams.
• Coordinate psychoeducation groups, recreation, and restoration programming.
• Manage patient therapy, case management needs, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with program directors on court-ordered evaluations and inpatient processes.

Skills

Forensic evaluations

Expert testimony

Clinical leadership

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

APA-accredited internship with supervision

Post-doctoral training in forensic psychology

Licensed psychologist

Job description

No matching results. Try adjusting your filters, or explore similar jobs below.

Free Resume Review

75% of applications never get seen. Beat the bots and get through the filters with a free resume evaluation.

Free Resume Review 75% of applications never get seen. Beat the bots and get through the filters with a free resume evaluation. Get Started AD

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’tjust informdecisions—it will shape lives, influence legal outcomes, and strengthen communities.

We’relooking for an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology who’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 or adjudicatedNot 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 bonusesStudent 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 yourexpertisewhere it counts most.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations available upon request.