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Medical Director

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Tulsa, OK

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Background Investigation, Behavioral Health, Community Health, Community and Social Services, Cross-Functional, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Medications, Medicine, Mentoring, On Call, Patient Care, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Program Evaluation, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality of Care, Quality of Life, Staff Training, Standards of Care, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Tulsa, OK
POSTED
30+ days ago
易 Medical Director (Psychiatrist)
Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health | Tulsa, OK
Full-Time | Exempt | Commensurate based on education and experience
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! 
We are seeking a Medical Director (Psychiatrist) who wants to remain hands-on with patient care while also helping guide clinical excellence within an inpatient behavioral health setting.
易 About the Role:
This opportunity is based at the Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health, where you will care for adults experiencing acute mental health crises in a structured and supportive inpatient environment.
You’ll have the opportunity to directly impact patient outcomes while also influencing how care is delivered across the facility.
 About the Facility:
The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health is a Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric hospital providing evidence-based, patient-centered care to adults experiencing mental health crises, with or without co-occurring substance use disorders.
In response to the increasing need for mental health services in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). Situated in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, this modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress.  
  • Our current location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Capacity: 56 beds
  • Mission: The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health creates a supportive, safe, and welcoming environment in which an array of integrative therapeutic interventions promotes an improved quality of life for patients and the community.
喙 What You’ll Do (Clinical + Leadership Impact)
In this role, you’ll remain deeply engaged in patient care while guiding clinical excellence across the facility.
Clinical Responsibilities
  • Provide hands-on psychiatric care, including diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management for individuals in state custody
  • Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Manage and monitor psychotropic medications, including regular re-evaluations
  • Order and interpret laboratory testing to support diagnosis and treatment decisions
  • Maintain direct communication with patients, ensuring they are informed and engaged in their care
  • Guide and support treatment planning and program development
  • Evaluate existing programs and recommend improvements to enhance patient outcomes
  • Supervise and mentor clinical staff
  • Provide clinical directions to multidisciplinary teams
  • Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and standards of care
  • Support staff through education, consultation, and in-service training
  • Participate in on-call coverage related to psychiatric care and medication management

What You Bring
Required Qualifications and Special Requirements:
  • Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Oklahoma
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a practicing psychiatrist
  • Applicants must be able to pass an OSBI background check

Benefits That Support You
ODMHSAS is proud to provide a robust 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 CEU requirements 

Life in Tulsa Area
Tulsa, Oklahoma offers a unique blend of affordability, vibrant culture, and outdoor recreation. With a growing downtown, diverse dining scenes, and access to parks, trails, and the Arkansas River, Tulsa provides a high quality of life without the hustle and cost of larger metro areas!

Ready to Lead?
If you are looking for a role that combines clinical depth, leadership influence, and meaningful impact, this is it. Bring your expertise where it counts most!
Apply today and help shape the future of forensic mental health in Oklahoma.

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. 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.   
 

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