Psychiatrist

Job Posting Title Psychiatrist Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization Oklahoma Forensic Center Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Commensurate based on education and experience

Job Description

Psychiatrist 📍 Oklahoma Forensic Center – Vinita, OK 💼 Full-Time | Exempt | Commensurate based on education and experience 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