Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Recruitment began on March 12, 2025 and the job listing expires on September 12, 2025.
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 construction scheduled to be completed in June 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 hiring for Psychologists that would provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting, services include assessment and therapy and behavior management and would be expected to have the basic skills and training required to be a licensed as a psychologist in the State of Oklahoma. The psychologist may be required to conduct competence to stand trial evaluations after sufficient training and supervision is received as determined by the appointing authority.
Job Type/Salary
Full-time
Hourly payrate: Forensic Psychologist II- $46.15, Psychologist – $41.34
Primary Working Hours are: 8:00am-4:30pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita, Ok/Psychology
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
* (Forensic Psychologist II) – Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a current licensure by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and two (2) years of experience as a licensed psychologist.
* (Psychologist) – Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in psychology from an accredited college or university, with a specialty in counseling psychology, plus one (1) academic year in a full-time post-master’s or pre-doctoral internship or one (1) year of full-time experience, while enrolled in a major doctoral study program, under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist. Must be currently licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
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.
Great Reasons to Work with Us
* ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:
* Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
* A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
* Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
* Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
* 11 paid holidays
* 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
* Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
* Longevity Bonus for years of service
* Student Loan repayment options
* Training opportunities for CEU requirements
Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing
Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.
THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer
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