OU Health, Oklahoma’s first fully integrated academic health system, announces a national search for the Oklahoma Children’s OU Health Director of Nursing, Behavioral Health Center. 

Reporting to the VP, Behavioral Health, the Director will be instrumental in recruiting staff, developing policies, and leading educational initiatives to support nursing and support teams in delivering safe, high quality behavioral health care.  The Director will play a critical role in shaping the foundation of a new, state of the art Behavioral Health Center.

The Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health Behavioral Health Center is the only facility of its kind in the state that is part of a comprehensive children’s hospital. Opening in 2026, It will provide both inpatient and outpatient care through a patient- and family-centered treatment model offered nowhere else in the state.

• 172,775 sq/ft with parking onsite
• Three stories tall
• Two floors dedicated to inpatient care
• 72 beds for short-term stabilization and long-term care
• Rooms provide parents the ability to stay in the room with their child
• Gymnasium and multiple outdoor respite and garden spaces
• Full-service dining and outdoor seating on each floor

EDUCATION           

• Master's level education in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration or relevant field of study.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC) with established Oklahoma residency within 6 months.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 - 7 years of progressive leadership experience.