Forensic Psychologist

This Psychology position at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services lists compensation for this psychologist position at $86k to $96k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Vinita, Oklahoma.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychological assessment, Therapy, Behavior management, Forensic psychology, Competency evaluation, Clinical documentation, Inpatient care, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct behavioral health treatment, assessment, and therapy to consumers in a secure inpatient forensic setting. Conduct competence to stand trial evaluations and manage behavior plans under supervision.

Benefits package: 11 paid holidays, 15 days vacation, 15 days sick leave, Retirement Savings Plan with generous match, Longevity Bonus, Student loan repayment options, CEU training opportunities, Health insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.