Pediatric Psychologist

Job Description

Job Description

The Pediatric Psychologist / Director of Psychosocial Services of the Neurodevelopmental Disorder Unit at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Center at OU Health provides integrated behavioral health services to patients from childhood to young adulthood. Common presenting behavioral health concerns include, but are not limited to, autism, intellectual disabilities, pervasive developmental disorder, etc. The psychologist is integral to the multidisciplinary patient team including physicians, advanced nurse practitioners, therapist(s), speech therapist(s), occupational therapist(s), social worker(s), nurses, medical residents, and support staff. Involvement in other academic activities include research, clinical supervision and mentoring of psychology and medical learners, and program development.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric psychology / behavioral health services focusing on pediatric patients with Neurodevelopmental Diagnoses : This includes outpatient psychosocial assessment, short-term intervention, and consultation / liaison services.
• Provide ongoing therapy services for patients and families within treatment programs.
• Provide psychosocial assessment and collaboration in development of medical treatment plans.
• Provide consultation services to the multidisciplinary care team.
• Assist with the development and dissemination of psychoeducational resources for patients.
• Attend and participate in provider team meetings to address clinic flow and operation procedures.
• Obtain 20 pediatric psychology continuing education credits (3 in ethics) to meet Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists licensure requirements related to declared specialty.
• Complete clinic notes within 4 days of the date services are rendered.

Clinical Director of Psychosocial Services Responsibilities

Academic Responsibilities

Qualifications