Psychiatrist II / Psychiatrist I

Job overview

The Psychiatrist II / Psychiatrist I role is onsite at the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK. The stated annual salary range is $200,000–$315,000, with pay varying by board status and experience. The center is Oklahoma’s only inpatient forensic hospital and serves all 77 counties. The psychiatrist provides assessment and treatment for patients in a forensic setting, including competency restoration and complex psychiatric care. The role contributes to patient outcomes and public safety through clinical evaluation, medication management, interdisciplinary coordination, and supervision of clinical trainees as assigned.

What you'll do

• Conduct intake assessments
• develop individualized treatment plans
• order and interpret laboratory tests
• manage and monitor psychotropic medications
• evaluate patients and adjust treatment
• provide psychoeducation
• write and oversee medical orders for interdisciplinary staff
• participate in on-call coverage
• supervise residents, interns, and other clinical staff as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

psychiatrist

vinita ok

oklahoma forensic center

forensic psychiatry

inpatient behavioral health

competency restoration

psychiatric treatment

medication management

on-call coverage

$200k–$315k/year

j-1 waiver sponsor

state benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• State-paid benefit allowance, health insurance options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance and wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, 15 vacation days and 15 sick days in the first year, retirement plan with employer match, longevity bonuses, student loan repayment opportunities, and CME support.

Why this role

Requires an Oklahoma medical license and board eligibility or certification in psychiatry. The employer states it is a J-1 waiver sponsor. On-call coverage is part of the role.

About the employer

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.