Psychiatrist II, I

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

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Practice Psychiatry Where It Truly Matters At the Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC), psychiatry goes beyond symptom management—it directly intersects with public safety, the legal system, and life-changing patient outcomes. This is a rare opportunity to practice in a forensic setting where your clinical decisions carry real weight. You’ll work with individuals undergoing competency restoration and complex psychiatric treatment, often seeing measurable progress that impacts both patient futures and community safety. 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

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Oklahoma
• Board-eligible or Board-certified in Psychiatry
• Successful completion of OSBI background check
• Ability to fulfill job-related travel as needed
• Pre-employment drug screening required

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments for new patients
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical evaluation
• Order and interpret laboratory tests
• Manage and monitor psychotropic medications using best practices
• Perform ongoing patient evaluations and treatment adjustments
• Provide psychoeducation regarding diagnoses and treatment plans
• Write and oversee medical orders for interdisciplinary staff
• Participate in on-call coverage for medical and psychiatric needs
• Supervise residents, interns, and other clinical staff as assigned

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance
• Multiple health insurance options (no pre-existing condition exclusions)
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• 11 paid holidays annually
• 15 vacation days and 15 sick days in your first year
• Retirement plan with strong employer match
• Longevity bonuses
• Student loan repayment opportunities
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level