Qualified Forensic Evaluator

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

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will serve as a member of the Forensic Services Division staff and will provide forensic competency evaluations and reevaluations as assigned within their region with the possibility of statewide assignment. Evaluations will occur via telehealth as well as in person at county jails in addition to any ODMHSAS restoration program. The incumbent chosen must complete the required initial evaluator training and successfully complete the QFE process as outlined by the ODMHSAS OFE policy. Incumbent must also abide by all QFE regulations in reporting, deadlines and record keeping.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, human relations, clinical/direct practice social work, or a closely related field which must include one semester of at least three hundred hours of applied clinical practicum in psychology or counseling.
• Two years of post-master’s experience providing professional counseling services.
• Hold a current license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Behavior Practitioner (LBP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NSCP); Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• A doctorate in psychology or education with a specialty in clinical, counseling, educational, developmental or school psychology, including one academic year of full time pre-doctoral internship from an accredited program listed by the American Psychological Association at the time of completion.
• Current and active Behavioral Health Licensure; LPC or LCSW.
• A minimum of one year practicing experience outside of licensure supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with a justice involved or forensic population.
• Working knowledge of the Oklahoma adult criminal justice system including navigating the Oklahoma Supreme Court Network (OSCN).
• Strong time management skills.
• Working knowledge of Oklahoma’s crisis criteria statute, O.S. 43A 1 -103.
• Experience in evaluating and diagnosing mental health and substance use disorders according to the most recent DSM (DSM-5, DSM-5-TR).
• Successful completion of the ODMHSAS 2 ½ day initial evaluator training.
• Completed a minimum of at least 15 initial and/or reevaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic competency evaluations and reevaluations as assigned within their region with the possibility of statewide assignment.
• Conduct evaluations via telehealth and in person at county jails and ODMHSAS restoration programs.
• Complete required initial evaluator training.
• Successfully complete the QFE process as outlined by the ODMHSAS OFE policy.
• Abide by all QFE regulations in reporting, deadlines and record keeping.
• Navigate telehealth platforms.
• Work with county jail systems to schedule and complete timely evaluations.
• Write detailed evaluations, admissions or intake documentation.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement savings with employer matching.
• Longevity bonuses and CEU training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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