Director of Forensic Psychology — Leadership & Impact

State of Oklahoma; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 153,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state-paid benefit allowance

Multiple health insurance options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance and wellness

11 paid holidays annually

15 vacation days and 15 sick days in 1

Retirement plan with strong employer

Longevity bonuses

Student loan repayment opportunities

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Job summary

Oklahoma Forensic Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology in Vinita, OK. This senior leadership role will shape forensic mental health services across the state, overseeing clinical evaluations, risk assessments, and program implementation.

The role requires a Doctorate in Psychology, extensive forensic experience, and licensure, with direct supervision of staff and collaboration with program directors. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited)
• Completion of a 1-year pre-doctoral internship with direct supervision
• Licensed psychologist specializing in clinical or counseling psychology
• Minimum of 4 years of post-doctoral specialized training in evaluation/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 (2): NGRI and Restoration
• Oversee inpatient observation and evaluation processes
• Oversee court-ordered in person competency evaluations
• Oversees and manages completion and timeliness per facility policy for all risk assessments

Skills

Forensic psychology

Psychological evaluations

Expert testimony

Leadership

Program management

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

1-year pre-doctoral internship

Licensed psychologist

2+ years licensure

Forensic experience

Tools

Job description

Oklahoma Forensic Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology in Vinita, OK. This senior leadership role will shape forensic mental health services across the state, overseeing clinical evaluations, risk assessments, and program implementation.

The role requires a Doctorate in Psychology, extensive forensic experience, and licensure, with direct supervision of staff and collaboration with program directors. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this leadership opportunity.