Developmental Pediatric Psychologist

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Peter's Children's Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, is seeking a Developmental Pediatrics Psychologist specialized in pediatric development to join the Department of Pediatrics. The role involves evaluating and treating children with developmental, behavioral, and psychological needs, collaborating with medical teams and families to support growth.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in psychology, be licensed in New Jersey, and possess strong communication and bilingual abilities

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology with a clinical or school psychology focus.
• Active license to practice psychology in New Jersey.
• Specialized training or experience in pediatric and developmental populations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and developmental assessments for children.
• Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans addressing cognitive, emotional, behavioral and social development.
• Provide evidence-based therapy and interventions to children and families.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, neurologists, educators, and therapists as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Consult with schools and community agencies to support children's educational and social needs.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Provide guidance and psychoeducation to parents and caregivers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or School Psychology

Licensed Psychologist in New Jersey

Job description

Department of Pediatrics

We are seeking a Child Psychologist specialized in Developmental Pediatrics to join our team at Saint Peter's Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.

Overview

A Developmental Pediatrics Psychologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats children and adolescents with developmental, behavioral, and psychological challenges, working collaboratively with medical teams and families to support each child's growth and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and developmental assessments for children with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.
• Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans addressing cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social development.
• Provide evidence-based therapy and interventions to children and their families.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, neurologists, educators, and therapists as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Consult with schools and community agencies to support children's educational and social needs.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Provide guidance and psychoeducation to parents and caregivers.

As a state-designated children’s hospital, we offer many specialty services for children. We care for high-risk babies and seriously ill children in our Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Intensive Care units. Our Child Life Program helps to educate and prepare children for their stay at Saint Peters, while our Pediatric Emergency Department can handle any injury or illness a child may have. At The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peters, we care for 9,000 inpatients and over 45,000 outpatients each year in our facilities and the Dorothy B. Hersh Pediatric Emergency Department.

Community Highlights

This is a thriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswick’s robust downtown area, sitting along the Raritan River, provides a walkable, urban setting with bustling restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, and it’s the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

• Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets.
• Home to several theatres including the State Theatre, museums, and local markets.
• Centrally located with access to New York City and Philadelphia

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or School Psychology
• Licensed as a Psychologist in New Jersey
• Specialized training or experience in pediatric and developmental population
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) strongly preferred

Salary Range: 72,592.00 - 119,766.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job‑related work experience, internal equity, and industry‑specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials. The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full‑time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back‑up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.