Academic Pediatric Psychologist/Neuropsychologist

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary: CHRISTUS Children's, a world‑class 240‑bed freestanding children’s hospital in San Antonio, serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community. In 2013, CHRISTUS Health finalized an agreement partnering with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to recruit, employ, and oversee physicians and advanced practice providers at CHRISTUS Children’s.

Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. BCM is currently associated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates.

Summary

CHRISTUS Children’s Division of Psychology in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine has an immediate opening for a full‑time Pediatric Psychologist or Neuropsychologist at CHRISTUS Children’s. This position comes with a faculty appointment within the department of pediatrics, a competitive salary, and a full benefits package.

Job Duties

• Conduct outpatient consultations, psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, and evidence‑based treatments for pediatric patients at the CHRISTUS Children’s Psychology Clinic.
• Provide consultation to inpatient teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and work with medical subspecialties.
• Build clinical and research programs in collaboration with other specialties.
• Supervise and teach pediatric residents, psychology fellows, and graduate students.

Providers receive financial support for continuing education and professional development. Excellent benefits package and competitive salary are offered by Baylor College of Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from a Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology APA or CPA accredited program.
• Completed an APA‑accredited psychology internship in an academic medical setting with a concentration in pediatric assessment or pediatric neuropsychology.
• Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in an academic medical setting with a concentration in pediatric assessment or pediatric neuropsychology.
• Licensed or immediately license‑eligible in Texas.

Preferred

• 2‑year pediatric neuropsychology fellowship.
• Additional training and experience with neurodevelopmental disorders/disabilities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.