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Psychologist: Substance Use Disorder

PsychologistNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 26m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Title

Psychologist: Substance Use Disorder

Department

Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Clinic

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.

  • 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.

  • 5 or more 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.

Key Responsibilities

The psychologist will provide high-quality behavioral health services, including assessment and treatment, to patients within the OU Health system. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide clinical supervision to trainees, and participate in program development and research.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology and be licensed or license-eligible in the State of Oklahoma. A minimum of 5 years of experience, including an APA-accredited internship and postdoctoral residency, is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Substance Use Disorder TreatmentClinical ConsultationEvidence-based InterventionInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist: Substance Use Disorder at OU Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Addiction Medicine — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No call

Living in Oklahoma City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k
Typical market rent
$1,282/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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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
Comprehensive Benefits Package