Forensic Psychologist

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Student loan repayment opportunities

CME support

Job summary

Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK seeks a Forensic Psychologist to provide direct care in an inpatient behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include assessments, therapy, and behavior management with potential PSIT evaluations after training.

Licensure by the Oklahoma State Board is required and supervision will be provided as needed. The facility operates under ODMHSAS, offering a structured, mission-driven environment and supporting professional development, with competitive state

Qualifications

• Current licensure by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• Two (2) years of experience as a licensed psychologist for the Forensic Psychologist II track.
• Master's degree in psychology with internship or supervised experience for the Psychologist track.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting.
• Conduct assessments and provide therapy and behavior management.
• Possibly conduct competence to stand trial evaluations after training.

Skills

Licensed psychologist

Inpatient care

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Post-master’s internship or supervised experience

Job description

Job Description

Forensic Psychologist

Oklahoma Forensic Center - Vinita, OK

Full-Time | Exempt | Salary based on education and experience

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.

Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center, the Psychology department is hiring for Psychologists that would provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting, services include assessment and therapy and behavior management and would be expected to have the basic skills and training required to be licensed as a psychologist in the State of Oklahoma. The psychologist may be required to conduct competence to stand trial evaluations after sufficient training and supervision is received as determined by the appointing authority.

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.

Required Qualifications

• (Forensic Psychologist II) – Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a current licensure by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and two (2) years of experience as a licensed psychologist.
• (Psychologist) – Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in psychology from an accredited college or university, with a specialty in counseling psychology, plus one (1) academic year in a full-time post-master’s or pre-doctoral internship or one (1) year of full-time experience, while enrolled in a major doctoral study program, under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist. Must be currently licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Special Requirements

• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Equal Opportunity Employment. The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Industries and Employment Details

Industries: Government Administration

Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees

Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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