Inpatient Pediatric Psychologist

Job Purpose

At Bethany Children’s Health Center, we believe that healing involves the whole child—body, mind, and spirit. As the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation and complex care hospital of its kind in the state, we offer a unique opportunity for clinical psychologists to be part of a collaborative medical team that transforms lives. The Clinical Psychologist plays a vital role in helping medically complex children overcome psychological and behavioral barriers to recovery. Through compassionate, evidence-based care, this position helps unlock each child’s full potential—supporting not only their physical rehabilitation but also their emotional well-being, resilience, and hope. In doing so, the psychologist supports the hospital’s mission and contributes to a culture that values service, integrity, compassion, excellence, and stewardship.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Duty

Percent of Time

Inpatient pediatric psychologist provides psychological services to children with complex medical, developmental, and behavioral health needs during hospitalization.  

• Provide psychological assessments and psychotherapy for children and adolescents with complex medical and rehabilitative needs, including a history of medical illness, neurodevelopmental disorders, and complications of accidental and non-accidental trauma (e.g., motor vehicle collision, assault, abuse/neglect).  

• Role includes conducting behavioral functional assessments to inform individualized care plans and behavioral interventions.  

• Provide targeted psychological interventions for children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.  

• Brings knowledge/training and/or desire to support infant mental health services by facilitating parenting education on parent-child attachment and parenting training to support medical, feeding, and rehabilitation goals.  

• Provides trauma-informed care to children and families coping with hospitalization, medical trauma, or adjustment difficulties.  

• Collaborate with the medical team to improve treatment adherence, feeding and sleep behaviors, and pain management strategies. 

• Act as a liaison between families, patients, and the care team, promoting effective communication and family-centered care. 

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute psychological insight into care planning. 

70%

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policy and best practices.

20%

Participate in furthering the mission of Bethany Children’s through opportunities for program development and research.

5%

Other duties as assigned

5%

Qualifications 

Education:

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA or CPA accredited program with training in clinical, counseling, pediatric, or child and adolescent psychology.  

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year postdoctoral fellowship.

• Experience in pediatric psychology, inpatient medical settings, or rehabilitation preferred.

• Strong skills in assessment, psychotherapy, and behavioral intervention.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Compassionate, flexible, and family-centered approach to care.

License/Certification/Credential:

• Licensed or license eligible in the State of Oklahoma.

• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English required.