Physician - Behavioral Health
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
| Specialty | Behavioral Health |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
Oklahoma Childrens Hospital | OU Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Position Overview
Oklahoma Childrens 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 childrens hospital setting.
Why Join OU Health & Oklahoma Childrens Hospital?
Oklahomas 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 Healths missions of clinical care, education, and research
Take the Next Step
Work at OU Healths expanding behavioral health services including the new Oklahoma Childrens Hospital OU Health Behavioral Health Center on the OU Health campus, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance comprehensive care for patients across the continuum of behavioral health needs.
