Lead, Forensic Psychology – Assistant Director

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state-paid benefit allowance

Health insurance options

Flexible spending accounts (healthcare

Employee assistance and wellness

11 paid holidays annually

15 vacation days and 15 sick days in第一

Retirement plan with strong employer 4

Longevity bonuses

Student loan repayment opportunities

CME support

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Vinita, OK, seeks an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology to lead statewide forensic mental health services. This in-person, executive role directs clinical operations and ensures quality psychiatric treatment across the state.

The incumbent will supervise a team of psychologists, collaborate with program directors, and shape forensic evaluations and restoration programs while upholding public safety and mission values.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct reports to facility medical director.
• Supervise a minimum of 5 psychologist direct reports.
• Supervise therapeutic team leads (2): NGRI and Restoration.
• Oversee psychoeducation groups and recreation functions.
• Oversee Restoration programming/education and patient therapy services.
• Collaborate with NGRI and Restoration program directors.
• Oversee inpatient observation and evaluation processes.
• Supervise court-ordered in-person competency evaluations.
• Ensure timely completion of risk assessments per policy.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Forensic psychology

Clinical psychology

Fore nsic evaluations

Expert testimony

Education

APA-accredited Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Pre-doctoral internship with supervision

Licensure as psychologist (2+ years)

Post-doctoral forensic training

Tools

None

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Vinita, OK, seeks an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology to lead statewide forensic mental health services. This in-person, executive role directs clinical operations and ensures quality psychiatric treatment across the state.

The incumbent will supervise a team of psychologists, collaborate with program directors, and shape forensic evaluations and restoration programs while upholding public safety and mission values.