Forensic Psychologist

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

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. 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 a 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.

Requirements

Current licensure by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Two (2) years of experience as a licensed psychologist (for Forensic Psychologist II).
Master's degree in psychology from an accredited college or university, with a specialty in counseling psychology (for Psychologist).
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 (for Psychologist).
Must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
Must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting.
Conduct assessments and therapy.
Manage behavior.
Conduct competence to stand trial evaluations after sufficient training and supervision is received as determined by the appointing authority.

Benefits

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
11 paid holidays.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
Longevity Bonus for years of service.
Student Loan repayment options.
Training opportunities for CEU requirements.