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, daily living, and overall well-being. This includes treating children that are medically complex and struggle with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and behavior problems, as well as essential functions such as sleep, feeding, pain management and treatment adherence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Duty
Percent of Time
Provide outpatient psychotherapy to medically complex patients and their families from internal referral sources (physiatry, general pediatrics, neurology, psychiatry) and hospital discharges. Conditions often seen in our clinics include autoimmune disorders, traumatic brain injuries, hypoxic/anoxic brain injuries, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injuries, epilepsy, and functional neurological disorders.
80%
Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the medical team to address obstacles in medical treatments.
10%
Professional development activities.
5%
Other assigned and optional activities.
5%
Qualifications
Education:
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Completion of an APA- or CPA- approved pre-doctoral internship
Board eligible or board certified
Experience:
Pediatric experience preferred
License/Certification/Credential:
Active or eligible license in state of Oklahoma
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Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The 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 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.
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. Bethany Children’s Health Center may 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.
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