Psychologist - Adolescent Acute Units Behavioral Health Center

Position Title:

Psychologist - Adolescent Acute Units Behavioral Health Center

Department:

Pediatric Behavioral Health IP

Job Description:

The licensed psychologist (or license-eligible psychologist) in the State of Oklahoma will provide care as part of our growing healthcare system and will be an essential part of the interdisciplinary team at OU Health by providing assessment, treatment, and consultation for individuals with behavioral health needs that may be associated with their health conditions.

The Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Center seeks psychologists experienced in adolescent acute behavioral health treatment to provide empirically supported assessment and treatment of adolescents presenting with serious mental illness and complex behavioral concerns within acute psychiatric services. Psychologists in adolescent acute care contribute specialized clinical expertise in assessment, treatment, and program development, supporting high-quality care for youth and families within an interdisciplinary acute care environment.

Psychologist I-0-3 years

Psycologist II -3-5 years

Psychologist III -5 or more years

Position Specific Roles

• Provides individualized psychological consultation and assessment to inform behavioral intervention planning across adolescent acute units, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs, in collaboration with master’s-level Behavioral Health Therapists and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Supports the training and professional development of direct-care staff in implementing evidence-based behavioral strategies across the inpatient setting.
• Functions as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary care team, including psychiatrists, pediatricians, advanced practice providers, therapists, behavioral health technicians, speech therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, medical residents, and support staff.

Position Specific Qualifications

• Clinical experience and advanced competencies in acute psychiatric care
• Competency in administration, scoring, report writing, and feedback of psychological assessments (intellectual, adaptive, executive, academic, symptom-specific, and personality measures)
• Competency in evidence-based treatments including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide range of behavioral health concerns
• Experience in an integrated care setting

Experience in research, research training, or program development

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Provide high-quality behavioral health services to patients with a variety of psychological and medical conditions within the OU Health system

• Provide consultation to other healthcare professionals regarding the psychological aspects of a patient’s mental health condition, medical condition, or hospitalization.

• Attend and collaborate with other healthcare professionals in team rounds, didactics, and meetings

• Provide supervision to psychology practicum students, interns, and post-doctoral residents

• May participate in a variety of academic opportunities, including clinical research and education of trainees in psychology and other medical disciplines

• May participate in program development opportunities based on the specific needs of the clinical service. 

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.): Psychology (Required).
   

Experience Requirements

• Completion of a predoctoral, APA-accredited internship required.

• Specialized training in psychology, including a postdoctoral residency/fellowship required.

• Psychologists employed at a Children's facility must have demonstrated experience working with Adolescents and Youth. 

• 0 - 3 years’ experience, including postdoctoral training, required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Licensed as a psychologist in the State of Oklahoma required. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements

• Be eligible for faculty appointment at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

• Have knowledge of evidence-based psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation. 

• Have an interest in training/supervision of trainees in psychology and other disciplines.

• Have experience in research, program development, and/or quality improvement.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.