Director of Forensic Psychology

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee forensic psychology programs across Oklahoma
• Conduct and supervise complex forensic evaluations
• Provide expert witness testimony in legal proceedings
• Train and mentor forensic examiners and psychology staff
• Collaborate with legal, medical, and administrative teams
• Develop policies, ensure compliance, and guide program strategy
• Manage budgeting, planning, and interagency coordination

Requirements

• 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 of 4 years of post-doctoral specialized 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

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include a 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 of 4 years of post-doctoral specialized 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

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Commensurate based on education and experience

Schedule

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