Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Vinita, OK

50d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Step into a leadership role where psychology meets the justice system in one of the most impactful ways possible. At the Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC), your expertise won’t just inform decisions—it will shape lives, influence legal outcomes, and strengthen communities. We’re looking for an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology who’s ready to lead, innovate, and elevate forensic mental health services across the state. 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

Requirements

Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited)
Completion of a 1-year pre-doctoral internship, including 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
Successful completion of OSBI background check
Pre-employment drug screen required

Nice To Haves

Preferred PsyD and/or Forensic Board Certification

Responsibilities

Direct reports to facility medical director
Supervise a minimum of 5 psychologist direct reports
Supervise therapeutic team leads (2): NGRI and Restoration
These leads oversee Psychoeducation groups Recreation functions Restoration programming/education Patient therapy and case management needs
Work directly with NGRI and Restoration program directors
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