Job Description

Psychiatrist II, I

📍 Oklahoma Forensic Center – Vinita, OK

💼 Full-Time | Exempt | Annual: $200,000.00-$315,000.00

Join a Team that CARES

At the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), our guiding values—I.C.A.R.E. (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)—aren’t just words; they shape everything we do. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to grow with us.

Practice Psychiatry Where It Truly Matters

At the Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC), psychiatry goes beyond symptom management—it directly intersects with public safety, the legal system, and life-changing patient outcomes.

This is a rare opportunity to practice in a forensic setting where your clinical decisions carry real weight. You’ll work with individuals undergoing competency restoration and complex psychiatric treatment, often seeing measurable progress that impacts both patient futures and community safety.

About the Facility

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
• Mission: Deliver quality forensic evaluations and effective psychiatric treatment in a therapeutic environment that preserves public safety

Why Join OFC?

• Meaningful, High-Impact Work – Shape legal outcomes and patient trajectories in ways outpatient roles cannot
• Depth of Practice – Manage complex, treatment-resistant cases that strengthen your clinical expertise
• Collaborative Environment – Work alongside psychologists, legal teams, and nursing staff in a structured, team-based model
• Predictable Schedule – No outpatient productivity pressure; focus on quality care in a secure setting
• Career Differentiation – Build specialized expertise in forensic psychiatry, a highly respected and in-demand field

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments for new patients
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical evaluation
• Order and interpret laboratory tests
• Manage and monitor psychotropic medications using best practices
• Perform ongoing patient evaluations and treatment adjustments
• Provide psychoeducation regarding diagnoses and treatment plans
• Write and oversee medical orders for interdisciplinary staff
• Participate in on-call coverage for medical and psychiatric needs
• Supervise residents, interns, and other clinical staff as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Oklahoma
• Board-eligible or Board-certified in Psychiatry

Special Requirements

• Successful completion of OSBI background check
• Ability to fulfill job-related travel as needed
• Pre-employment drug screening required
• We are a J1 waiver sponsor

Benefits That Support You

ODMHSAS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance
• Multiple health insurance options (no pre-existing condition exclusions)
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• 11 paid holidays annually
• 15 vacation days and 15 sick days in your first year
• Retirement plan with strong employer match
• Longevity bonuses
• Student loan repayment opportunities
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support

Life in the Grand Lake Area

Living near Grand Lake offers an exceptional balance of work and lifestyle:

• Minutes from Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees- one of Oklahoma’s premier destinations for boating, fishing, 4x4 rock crawling and waterfront living
• Relaxed pace with low cost of living and short commutes
• Access to golf courses, marinas, and scenic outdoor spaces
• Unique local shops, dining, and cultural attractions
• Close-knit community with easy access to Tulsa

Make an Impact

If you’re looking to move beyond routine practice into a role where your decisions carry lasting significance, the Oklahoma Forensic Center offers a career defined by purpose, challenge, and distinction.

Apply today and be part of something that truly matters.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

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