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Forensic Psychologist II
Forensic Psychologist I, Psychologist
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 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:

• Open/Close dates: 10/27/2023-until filled
• Full-time
• Hourly payrate: Forensic Psychologist II- $41.63, Forensic Psychologist I- $39.11, Psychologist- $36.82
• Primary Working Hours are: 8:00am-4:30pm
• FLSA Status:  Exempt
• Primary Work Location/Department:  Oklahoma Forensic Center/Psychology
• Vacancies: Multiple

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• (Forensic Psychologist II) – Completion of the curriculum requirements for a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited program (or its equivalent as determined by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.)  Completion of a one year pre-doctoral internship, including direct supervision from a psychologist licensed in the state with specialization in clinical or counseling psychology.  Current licensure by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.  Minimum of four years of post-doctoral specialized training in the evaluation and/or treatment of forensic clients; including at least two years of licensure.  Experience with providing expert testimony at a minimum of five court hearings, with the ability to testify in a professional manner of forensic issues. 
• (Forensic Psychologist I) – Completion of the curriculum requirements for a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited program (or its equivalent as determined by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.)  Completion of a one-year pre-doctoral internship, including direct supervision from a psychologist licensed in the state with specialization in clinical or counseling psych ology.  Current licensure by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.  Minimum of one year of post-doctoral specialized training in the evaluation and/or treatment of forensic clients.  Experience with providing expert testimony during at least one legal proceeding (or during a mock trial if no opportunity for actual testimony exists.)
• (Psychologist) – Completion of the curriculum requirements for doctorate in psychology from an accredited college or university with a specialty in counseling psychology and one academic year in a full-time post-masters or pre-doctoral internship, or one year full-time experience under the direct supervision of a psychologist licensed in the major program of doctoral study.  Must be currently licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; or eligible for license and willing to obtain licensure within a time frame to be determined by the Executive Director. 

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

About us:  
The Oklahoma Forensic Center encompasses a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility, forensic step-down unit (TRC) and jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma.  The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita employs around 260 individuals and has approximately 216 consumers whom have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.  Transitions Recovery Center (TRC) also in Vinita, is a secure 52-bed forensic step-down unit.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.   

 

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