Welcome to the Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS)

Join our Team at DMHSAS —helping people recover from mental illness and addiction, reuniting families, and improving communities.

Full time employees receive:

State Retirement with generous company match
11 Paid Holidays Each Year
15 Days of Annual Leave and 15 Days of Sick Leave the First Year
Subsidized Insurance Benefits – We help you pay for your benefits!

To learn more about the competitive and generous benefits provided to all full time employees click here.

To learn more about the vital services we provide to Oklahomans of all ages, please visit https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html.

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the State’s statutory authority responsible for prevention, treatment and recovery from mental illness, substance abuse and addictive disorders. In addition, ODMHSAS provides prevention services at the state and local levels, in partnership with area health providers, schools, law enforcement, veteran’s groups and other community stakeholders.  ODMHSAS manages the state’s behavioral health Medicaid services, and has rule-making responsibility for specific statutory certification processes (certifying approximately 3,300 treatment providers, organizations and individuals, throughout the state).

First Preference / Pre-Announcement: DMHSAS facilities must notify the above listed HR department by the opening date and time listed above if they have employees with a first preference request to return to work on a limited duty release.

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.

Director of Forensic Services

Vinita, OK

Full Time

Executive

Director of Forensic Services

Overview: The Director of Forensic Services provides executive-level leadership and oversight for all forensic programs within the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). This includes statewide coordination of competency evaluations, restoration services, court-ordered treatment, forensic bed management, and collaboration with Oklahoma courts, law enforcement, and correctional partners. The Director ensures that forensic services are clinically sound, legally compliant, recovery-oriented, and aligned with ODMHSAS’s mission. The individual selected for this position will assist the ODMHSAS Chief Medical Officer and other senior leadership, to implement and ensure ongoing compliance with the requirements of a federal court consent decree that is in place. This position will be located at the Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita, Oklahoma.

Job Type:

Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy
Application Period: Open until filled
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

Must hold a degree of M.D. or D.O.; Licensure to practice medicine in the state of Oklahoma; Three (3) years of experience as a practicing psychiatrist;
OR a Ph.D. or a Psy.D. 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.
Must have a specialty certification in Forensic Psychology or Forensic Psychiatry or a minimum of 10 years of forensic experience;
Must have specific knowledge of the Oklahoma criminal justice and competency system;
And experience performing competency evaluations and competency restoration within the last five (5) years.

Benefits:

Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Retirement savings with employer matching.
Longevity bonuses, student loan repayment options, and CEU training opportunities.

Mission: Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services.
Vision: Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care.

ICARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

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