Psychologist – Pediatric, Adolescent or Neurodevelopment - Oklahoma Children’s Hospital | OU Health

Pediatric Psychologist Opportunities
Pediatric | Adolescent | Neurodevelopmental Focus
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health
Oklahoma City

Position Overview

The Behavioral Health Center at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, part of OU Health, is seeking doctoral-level Psychologists to join its expanding multidisciplinary team.

The program is currently recruiting psychologists with one or more of the following clinical focus areas:

• Pediatric Psychology

• Adolescent Behavioral Health

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Depending on the candidate’s expertise and interests, the role may focus on assessment and treatment across pediatric behavioral health settings, including inpatient services, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient specialty clinics.

This is an outstanding opportunity for psychologists passionate about clinical excellence, interdisciplinary care, teaching, and program development in a leading academic children’s hospital.

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 care environment

• Strong institutional support for teaching, research, and innovation

• Faculty appointment opportunity within the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

• Located in Oklahoma City, a vibrant and affordable metro with a high quality of life

Clinical Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary based on the psychologist’s area of focus (Pediatric, Adolescent, or Neurodevelopmental) and may include:

• Provide psychological and behavioral health services for children and adolescents

• Conduct comprehensive psychological, developmental, diagnostic, and risk assessments

• Provide individual, family, and group-based therapeutic interventions

• Facilitate evidence-based therapy groups (e.g., DBT, CBT)

• Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization services in acute behavioral health settings

• Provide ongoing therapy services for patients and families

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

• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals

• 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 leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality behavioral health services

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development

• Support the development and coordination of psychological and behavioral health services

• Build partnerships with community behavioral health organizations

• Ensure compliance with OU Health policies and Medicaid requirements

• Lead team meetings and care coordination efforts

Academic & Teaching Responsibilities

• Eligible for faculty appointment in the Departments 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 scholarly work at local and national levels

Qualifications

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

• Completion of an APA/CPA-accredited internship

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

• Postdoctoral training in pediatric psychology, child/adolescent psychology, neurodevelopmental disorders, or acute behavioral health preferred

• Experience with psychological and developmental assessment

• Training in evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT)

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families

• Background in integrated or hospital-based care settings preferred

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

• Commitment to the missions of clinical care, education, and research

Take the Next Step

Join the growing behavioral health services at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, including the new Behavioral Health Center on the OU Health campus, a state-of-the-art facility designed to deliver comprehensive behavioral health care across the continuum for children and adolescents.

Be part of a team dedicated to advancing pediatric behavioral health care, training the next generation of clinicians, and improving outcomes for children and families across Oklahoma and the region.

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.