NICU Psychologist

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist to support infants and families during NICU hospitalization, focusing on bonding, caregiver support, and collaboration with the medical team.

The role includes clinical care in outpatient and inpatient settings, supervision of trainees, and participation in pediatric research and education programs. The institution emphasizes inclusivity and high-quality, family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an APA-approved program with internship emphasis in clinical/pediatric psychology.
• At least 1 year of post-doctoral experience in pediatric psychology.
• Florida Psychology license or license-eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental health conditions in pediatric patients and collaborate with medical teams.
• Supervise psychology interns/fellows/trainees and provide training opportunities for residents.
• Engage in clinical research and educational activities with opportunities for co-authorship.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility

PC software

Education

Doctoral degree (APA-approved)

Post-doctoral experience in pediatric psychology

Tools

PC-based applications

Job description

Requisition #:675525 Location:Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Category:Physicians Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

The Psychology Program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has an immediate opening for a pediatric psychologist with specialty in behavioral health support for infants and families related to their NICU hospitalization, including management and support of caregivers, adjustment, bonding, and collaboration with the medical team. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is a tertiary care children’s hospital serving the west coast of Florida. The Pediatric Psychologist will be responsible for clinical, research, and education/training endeavors. Scholarly activities include active participation in current research and educational programming.

Key Accountabilities

• This position is primarily clinical, with the provider being responsible for diagnosing and treating mental health conditions of as it relates to the patients they care for. Additionally, the psychologist will work collaboratively with other providers to complete evaluations, and provide clinical care within outpatient clinics and on an inpatient basis.
• Position will be responsible for participating in the supervision of psychology interns/fellows/trainees, and allowing observation by Pediatrics residents and other medical trainees to facilitate positive training experiences and broaden awareness and understanding of psychological factors related to/impacting health.
• Positions will have a small annual research requirement consisting of presentations and/or co-authorship on papers. Research opportunities across disciplines are available.

Qualifications

• Education – Doctoral degree from an APA-approved doctoral and internship program with an emphasis in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, school psychology, or counseling psychology; At least 1 year of post-doctoral experience with emphasis in pediatric psychology
• Relevant Experience – Must have experience working in a medical setting; Must have experience in assessing and working with youth ages 3-22 who have confirmed or suspected medical and/or psychological conditions
• Licensure/Certification – Must have a Florida Psychologist license or be license eligible
• Skills and Abilities –Working knowledge of standard PC based applications required. Must be flexible and have good time management and communication skills.

Salary Range: Minimum 44.86/hour - Maximum 71.77/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.