Psychiatrist I

Company: Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance
Location: Vinita
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Psychiatrist I 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. Come grow with us! About us: The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. About the Position : Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Clinical Services department is hiring a Board eligible or certified psychiatrist to provide care and treatment to persons in state custody. The responsibilities would include: Prepare a comprehensive initial intake assessment of new patients as assigned Order and review results of laboratory tests and develop treatment plan Provide psychotropic medication management for assigned patients in accordance with current medical standards and best practice guidelines Re-evaluations and ongoing assessments with treatment on a regular basis Provide psychoeducation to patients to keep them informed on medications and treatment plans Write appropriate medical orders for the paraprofessional staff of health care providers and mental health personnel Participate in on-call coverage regarding medical and psychiatric problems Supervises psychiatrists under supervision, interns, residents, and other professional and paraprofessionals as assigned Job Type/Salary: Open/Close dates: 2/12/2026-until filled Full-time, 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday Hourly payrate: $91.51/hr FLSA Status: Exempt Primary Work Location/Department: Oklahoma Forensic Center Vacancies: 1 Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Licensure to practice medicine in the State of Oklahoma and be Board eligible or certified to practice psychiatry. 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 CME requirements 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. Powered by JazzHR SJMfJD6KdX

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