Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology 
Oklahoma Forensic Center – Vinita, OK 
Full-Time- In person only | Exempt | $180,000.00 annually  
 
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’tjust 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. Ifyou’reready 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), yourexpertisewon’tjust informdecisions—it will shape lives, influence legal outcomes, and strengthen communities. 
 
We’relooking for an Assistant Director of Forensic Psychology who’sready 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  
          oradjudicatedNot Guilty by Reason of Insanity 
Mission: Deliver quality forensic evaluations and effective psychiatric treatment in a  
          therapeutic environment that preserves public safety 
 
WhatYou’llDo 
This is more than a clinical role—it’sa statewide leadership position. 
As Assistant Director, you will: 
 
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 
 
What You Bring 
Required Qualifications: 
 
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 of4 years of post-doctoralspecialized 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 
 
SpecialRequirements: 
Preferred PsyD and/or Forensic Board Certification 
Successfulcompletion ofOSBI background check 
Pre-employment drug screenrequired 
We are a J1 waiver sponsor 
 
Benefits That Support You 
ODMHSAS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package: 
Generous state-paid benefit allowance 
Multiple health insurance options (no pre-existing condition exclusions) 
Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care) 
Employeeassistanceand 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 
 
Life in the Grand Lake Area 
Living near Grand Lake offers an exceptional balance of work and lifestyle: 
Minutes from Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees- one of Oklahoma’s premier destinations  
          for boating, fishing, 4x4 rock crawling and waterfront living 
Relaxed pace with low cost of living and short commutes 
Access to golf courses, marinas, and scenic outdoor spaces 
Unique local shops, dining, and cultural attractions 
Close-knit community with easy access to Tulsa 
 
Ready to Lead? 
Ifyou'relooking for a role that combinesclinical depth, leadership influence, and meaningful impact, this is it. 
Bring yourexpertisewhere it counts most. 
Apply today and help shape the future of forensic mental health in Oklahoma. 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer 
The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonableaccommodationsavailable upon request.