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Re-Imagined Care for Oklahoma’s Children

Advance Your Career at Oklahoma’s Employer of Choice

Opening December 2026, the new Oklahoma Children’s OU Health Behavioral Health Center will offer a re-imagined way of delivering care to some of the most vulnerable children in our community.

It is designed with the guiding principles of patient and provider safety, family-centered care, stress reduction and best practices at the forefront and will serve to enhance the well-being of patients, families and staff. The facility is designed with flexibility, allowing for adaptability to meet future patient demands.

Behavioral Health Center Features
  • Two floors dedicated to inpatient services, adding 72 beds for short-term stabilization and long-term care.
  • Family-Centered Approach: All rooms provide parents with the ability to stay in the room with their child.
  • Intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization for ongoing therapies and resources.
  • Neurodevelopmental unit for patients with autism and intellectual developmental differences.
  • Two-story gymnasium with direct access to outdoor space, multiple distinct outdoor respite and garden spaces, conference areas, and family resource spaces.
  • Full-service dining and outdoor seating on each floor.
Hiring for 400+ New Positions
  • Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
  • Behavioral Health Tech
  • Behavioral Health Therapist
  • Physician
  • Psychologist
  • Registered Nurse (R.N.)
  • Security Officer
  • Social Worker & Care Manager
  • Support Staff
Who We Are

As the flagship academic health system of the University of Oklahoma, OU Health is changing lives through discovery and healing — because no one should have to leave the state to receive exceptional care. We lead by exemplifying the OU Health Way values, a vital part of our culture that shapes how we work together and how we treat people to serve our patients. Every team member is valued and plays a unique, essential role in providing excellent patient care.

Market Leading Benefits

We thrive on investing in our teams — helping every team member reach their personal and professional goals, while fostering a strong sense of belonging. From tuition support to competitive pay, we invest in you at every stage of your career.

Begin Your Career Journey

OU Health offers robust training and development opportunities to invest in your growth and prepare you for an exciting career journey. Whether you're a nurse, physician, student, or other specialist, your options are limitless.

Award-Winning Academic Healthcare

  • Becker’s 150+ Top Places to Work in Healthcare OU Health earned recognition on the 2024 and 2025 lists, chosen by Becker’s Hospital Review based on system caliber in terms of benefits, development opportunities, work environments and resources. Learn More
  • Nationally Ranked Children’s Hospital Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health is recognized by US News and World Report Learn More
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctors In 2024, OU Health had 50+ physicians distinguished by Castle Connolly as “Top Doctors.” Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all practicing physicians in the United States. View the Directory
  • NCI-Level Cancer Care OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is the state’s only National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center – 1 of 73 in the nation. Read More
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