Statewide Forensic Psychology Leader & Director

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; United States; On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Retirement plan

Student loan repayment

CME support

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services seeks an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology at the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK. This full-time, in-person role leads a team of psychologists and directs clinical and evaluative programs across the state.

As a statewide leader, you will oversee court-ordered evaluations, supervise staff, and advance forensic mental health services while ensuring public safety and high-quality care for Oklahomans.

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 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 (NGRI and Restoration).
• Oversee inpatient observation and evaluation processes.
• Oversee court-ordered in-person competency evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Forensic psychology

Supervision

Expert testimony

Program management

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Pre-doctoral internship with supervision

Licensed psychologist

Experience in forensic evaluations

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services seeks an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology at the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK. This full-time, in-person role leads a team of psychologists and directs clinical and evaluative programs across the state.

As a statewide leader, you will oversee court-ordered evaluations, supervise staff, and advance forensic mental health services while ensuring public safety and high-quality care for Oklahomans.