Outpatient Pediatric Psychologist

Job Purpose

Mental health is increasingly being viewed as an integral part of general health. The purpose of the outpatient psychologist position is to fulfill a needed piece of BCHC’s comprehensive care model. The psychologist will address the emotional and cognitive needs of patients that are recovering from acute medical illness, adjusting to disability, and/or living with chronic illness. Additionally, he or she will use their unique skill set to address challenges that impede progress in recovery. This includes treating children that are medically complex that also struggle with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and behavior problems, as well as essential functions such as sleep, feeding, and treatment adherence.

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About Us:

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships. 

**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.