Lead Forensic Psychology - Assistant Director

Oklahoma Forensic Center; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 162,000 - 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

Job summary

Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK is seeking an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology. This full-time, in-person leadership role guides statewide forensic mental health services and directs a team of psychologists and clinical leads to ensure high-quality evaluations and treatment.

The position emphasizes oversight of risk assessments, competency evaluations, and program development to influence legal outcomes and community safety. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited) required.
• Completion of a 1-year pre-doctoral internship with direct supervision.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Forensic evaluations

Expert testimony

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited)

1-year pre-doctoral internship with supervision

4+ years post-doctoral forensic training

2+ years licensed psychologist

Forensic evaluations and expert testimony experience

Job description

Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK is seeking an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology. This full-time, in-person leadership role guides statewide forensic mental health services and directs a team of psychologists and clinical leads to ensure high-quality evaluations and treatment.

The position emphasizes oversight of risk assessments, competency evaluations, and program development to influence legal outcomes and community safety. Competitive benefits apply.