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Psychologist - Child Study Study - Behavioral & Developmental Pediatrics

PsychologistIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Position Title: Psychologist - Child Study Study - Behavioral & Developmental Pediatrics Department: Pediatric Behavioral Health OP 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.

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 General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: PhD or PsyD in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program is required. Experience: Completion of an APA-accredited internship is required 2 years of experience, includes training, required.

Specialized training in psychology, including a postdoctoral residency/fellowship and experience working on an interdisciplinary team in an integrated healthcare setting preferred. License/Certification/Registration: Licensed as a psychologist in the State of Oklahoma required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 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. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. 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. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence.

With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care.

OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community.

Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings.

OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.

Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others.

By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality behavioral health assessment, treatment, and consultation for patients within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Supervise psychology trainees and participate in academic opportunities including clinical research and education.

Requirements

Requires a PhD or PsyD in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program and a valid Oklahoma psychology license. Minimum of 2 years of experience, including an APA-accredited internship, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral Health TreatmentClinical ConsultationClinical SupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationEvidence-Based Intervention

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 20% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychology median $124k (middle half $104k–$143k)304 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOklahoma index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in Oklahoma20 active1,761 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 20% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS psychologist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychology listings694 in the last 30 days309 the 30 days before (+125%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,727 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About OU Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO
401(k)
Medical and dental plans
Academic appointment at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Supervision of trainees
Research opportunities

Living in Oklahoma City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$1,285/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Oklahoma City, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.