Director of Forensic Psychology

Job Posting Title

Director of Forensic Psychology

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma Forensic Center

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

61.11

Job Description

Director of Forensic Psychology

Join a team that CARES!  Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.  Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.  We take that very seriously – because we care! 

About us:   

Come grow with us!  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.  OFC is expanding with new construction scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2025 adding an additional 84 beds.  When completed, OFC will have a total of 352 beds to house consumers. 

About the Position: 

Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Psychology department is looking for a Director of Forensic Psychology who would perform professional work in the administration and interpretation of standardized cognitive, affective and behavioral tests for forensic evaluations for pretrial consumers and those adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. Provides testimony in some cases. Develops and trains internal and external participants regarding forensic topics. Collaborates throughout the facility, agency, and other agencies for effective planning and forensic information sharing. Incumbent will serve as the primary faculty training statewide forensic examiners; directing statewide forensic psychology programs; coordinating program activities with other agencies; budgeting and planning; setting and complying with state and federal guidelines; leading, developing and training forensic professionals; and supervising other personnel.

Job Type/Salary:  

• Open/Close dates:  10/13/2025-until filled 

• Full-time 

• Hourly payrate: $61.11 

• Primary Working Hours are: 8:00am-4:30pm 

• FLSA Status: Exempt 

• Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita, Ok-

                        Psychology Department 

• Vacancies: 1 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

 Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited program; completion of a one (1) year pre-doctoral internship, including direct supervision from a licensed psychologist specializing in clinical or counseling psychology; and four (4) or more years of post-doctoral specialized training in the evaluation and/or treatment of forensic clients, including two (2) years of licensure; experience in completing forensic evaluations and serving as an expert witness.

Special Requirements: 

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.  

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license. 

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