Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Our organization is in search of a full-time Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Child Section within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DPBS) on the Clinical Educator track. This role will involve 90% clinical responsibilities and 10% dedicated to administration, education, and research. The selected candidate will report directly to the Chief of the Child Psychiatry Section and will receive a faculty appointment from the University of Oklahoma.

Opportunity Overview:

Join our expanding team of pediatric specialists at Oklahoma Children's Hospital during this exciting phase of growth. The OU Health Behavioral Health Center is the only facility of its kind in the state, integrated within a comprehensive children's hospital. We provide both inpatient and outpatient care through a unique patient- and family-centered treatment model that is unmatched in Oklahoma. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career, deepen your understanding of complex patient cases, and engage in research if desired.

Essential Responsibilities:

The following duties are fundamental to this position. Failure to perform these tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation, may lead to disqualification from the role.

• Conducting psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients' conditions, disorders, safety, or disabilities.
• Diagnosing medical, mental health, affective, and developmental disorders.
• Creating treatment plans and leading treatment teams utilizing individual, group, expressive, and family therapies, while determining the necessity for psychiatric medications across all levels of care.
• Assessing the appropriate level of patient care, including the need for hospitalization, discharge planning, and completing necessary orders.
• Supporting patients in navigating challenging situations.
• Providing education to family members or guardians on how to support patients effectively.
• Collaborating with other healthcare providers, social services, community organizations, and legal systems as needed.
• Engaging in continuing education activities.
• Supervising general residents, pediatric residents, students, and child fellows.
• Ensuring timely documentation for assessments, follow-ups, admissions, and discharges.
• Participating in scholarly activities.
• Reviewing patient cases for insurance utilization purposes.
• Arranging adequate follow-up mental health services for patients.

General Responsibilities:

• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Medical degree and a valid Oklahoma Medical License.
• Board certification in general psychiatry.
• Completion of an accredited child fellowship program.
• Board eligibility in Child Psychiatry.
• Experience managing complex clinical cases.
• Ability to perform under pressure and handle challenging inquiries.
• Capability to work with and lead an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Strong teaching, analytical, and scholarly skills.
• Experience in program development is a plus.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience, including training, is required.
• Licensure as a psychiatrist in the State of Oklahoma is mandatory.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric assessment, intervention, and consultation.
• Experience in research, program development, and/or quality improvement is beneficial.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) plan, medical and dental insurance, and much more. We understand that a well-rounded benefits and compensation package tailored to your needs both inside and outside of work fosters peace of mind for you and your family.