Pediatric Psychologist – Adolescent Acute Behavioral Health - Oklahoma Children’s Hospital | OU Health

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital | OU Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Position Overview

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Center, part of OU Health, is seeking a doctoral-level Psychologist with expertise in adolescent acute behavioral health to join its growing multidisciplinary team. This position focuses on the assessment and treatment of adolescents with serious mental illness and complex behavioral concerns within acute psychiatric services, including inpatient units, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

This is an outstanding opportunity for a psychologist who is passionate about clinical excellence, leadership, teaching, and program development within an academic children’s hospital setting.

Why Join OU Health & Oklahoma Children’s Hospital?

• Oklahoma’s only academic health system

• Mission-driven organization focused on patient care, education, and research

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

• Strong institutional support for teaching, research, and innovation

• Opportunity for faculty appointment within the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

• Located in Oklahoma City – a vibrant, affordable metro with excellent quality of life

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric psychology and behavioral health services for adolescents with acute psychiatric needs

• Conduct psychological, diagnostic, risk, and lethality assessments

• Deliver crisis-focused individual and family interventions

• Facilitate evidence-based skills groups (e.g., DBT, CBT) across inpatient, PHP, and IOP settings

• Provide ongoing therapy services for patients and families

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and treatment planning

• Offer consultation and collaboration to multidisciplinary care teams

• Develop and disseminate psychoeducational resources for patients and families

• Complete clinical documentation within 48 hours of services rendered

• Maintain required continuing education credits per Oklahoma licensure standards

Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership to ensure excellence in behavioral health services

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and program development

• Support development, coordination, and implementation of psychological services

• Develop partnerships with community mental health organizations

• Ensure compliance with OU Health standards and Medicaid requirements

• Lead team huddles and meetings to enhance patient care and program flow

Academic & Teaching Responsibilities

• Eligible for faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics and/or Psychiatry

• Supervise and mentor psychology practicum students, interns, and residents

• Participate in trainee evaluations and educational programming

• Teach and provide research supervision to medical residents and students

• Collaborate on extramural funding opportunities

• Serve as Principal Investigator on IRB-approved research projects

• Present and publish research at local and national levels

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology

• Completion of an APA/CPA-accredited internship

• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a Health Service Psychologist in Oklahoma

• Postdoctoral training in clinical child, pediatric, or acute care psychology preferred

• Demonstrated expertise in acute psychiatric care

• Proficiency in psychological assessment, scoring, report writing, and feedback

• Experience with evidence-based treatments (DBT, CBT)

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults

• Background in integrated care settings

• Interest or experience in research, training, or program development

• Commitment to OU Health’s missions of clinical care, education, and research

Take the Next Step

Join a nationally respected pediatric academic health system where your clinical expertise, leadership, and academic interests can thrive.

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, in partnership with the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, is the state’s premier pediatric academic medical center and the only full-spectrum children’s hospital in Oklahoma. The hospital delivers comprehensive care ranging from routine procedures to highly complex surgical and critical care services.

As part of an integrated academic health system, physicians practice in a collaborative, team-based environment with access to advanced technology, modern perioperative facilities, and robust critical care support. Faculty benefit from opportunities in teaching, research, and program development within a supportive academic culture.

Located in Oklahoma City, the hospital offers the advantages of a growing metropolitan area with a low cost of living, excellent schools, and a high quality of life—making it an ideal place to build both a career and a home.