Medical Director Psychiatry Jobs in Oklahoma
Medical Director Psychiatry jobs in Oklahoma are open across Enid, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa and other Oklahoma metros, with employers like St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, University of Oklahoma, and Ascension hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Posting Title
Medical Director
Agency
452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Supervisory Organization
Tulsa Center Behavioral Health
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
🧠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.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
Job Posting Title
Medical Director
Agency
452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Supervisory Organization
Tulsa Center Behavioral Health
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
🧠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.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
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Medical Director Psychiatry Job Market in Oklahoma
A snapshot from current Oklahoma openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- St. Mary's Regional Medical Center6
- University of Oklahoma2
- Ascension1
- McAlester Regional Health Center1
- OU Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
- Education2
- Law & Legal Services1
What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical director psychiatry jobs across Oklahoma.
- Board certification in psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Active, unrestricted state medical license in the state of the position
- Five or more years of clinical psychiatry experience with prior leadership or supervisory responsibilities
- Experience with Joint Commission, CMS, or state behavioral health regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated ability to develop clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and staff training programs
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in psychiatric or behavioral health settings
Medical Director Psychiatry Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How many medical director psychiatry jobs are there in Oklahoma?
There are 13+ medical director psychiatry openings in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Enid, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. New positions post regularly as employers across Oklahoma hire.
How much do medical director psychiatries make in Oklahoma?
Medical director psychiatries in Oklahoma earn a median of about $271,640 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $123,220 for the lowest 10% to over $356,840 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most medical director psychiatry jobs?
Enid, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa have the most medical director psychiatry openings in Oklahoma right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire medical director psychiatrys in Oklahoma?
Employers hiring medical director psychiatrys in Oklahoma include St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, University of Oklahoma, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote medical director psychiatry jobs in Oklahoma?
Yes. About 0% of medical director psychiatry openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Oklahoma metros.
How do I apply for medical director psychiatry jobs in Oklahoma?
You can apply to medical director psychiatry jobs in Oklahoma directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Oklahoma location, then apply to each one that fits.
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