New Pediatric Behavioral Health Facility | Faculty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Opportunity | OU Health

OU Health | University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Oklahoma City, OK

Join a Growing Pediatric Behavioral Health Program

OU Health and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine are seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a rapidly expanding academic behavioral health program in Oklahoma City.

This opportunity is part of a major investment in pediatric mental health, anchored by a newly expanded pediatric behavioral health facility designed to increase access to inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents across Oklahoma.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Newly expanded pediatric behavioral health facility supporting program growth
• Inpatient-focused role with strong clinical and academic support
• Serve a large, statewide referral network with high patient need
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven academic team

Position Highlights

• Provide inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents
• Teach and mentor medical students and residents
• Work within a multidisciplinary academic environment
• Contribute to ongoing program development and expansion

Academic Appointment

• Clinical Educator Track faculty position
• Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and academic involvement
• Support for professional development within an academic health system

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Interest in academic medicine and teaching
• Commitment to expanding access to pediatric behavioral health services

Oklahoma City, OK

• Affordable cost of living with a strong quality of life
• Growing metro with a vibrant arts and dining scene
• Family-friendly community with excellent amenities

Opening December 2026, the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health Behavioral Health Center represents a major investment in pediatric mental health care. This 172,755-square-foot, three-story facility will provide 72 inpatient beds for children and adolescents across Oklahoma.

Located on the OU Health campus, the center will offer a full continuum of inpatient services, including short-term stabilization, longer-term treatment, and care for neurodevelopmental conditions. Designed with both patients and families in mind, rooms will allow parents to remain with their children, reinforcing a supportive, family-centered care model.