Pediatric Development Psychologist

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

CME time and funds

Tuition discount for employees

Job summary

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Division of Developmental Medicine is seeking a Clinical Pediatric Neuropsychologist or Clinical Psychologist. The position emphasizes comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of children and adolescents, and collaboration with a diverse clinical team in Hershey, PA.

Required 5+ years of testing experience, PA licensure, and ability to bill independently; expertise in autism/ADHD evaluation and developmentally related disorders is preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level psychologist with APA/CPA accreditation.
• 5+ years of experience with cognitive/achievement testing for ages 2–18.
• Current PA psychology license; ability to bill as an independent psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations for developmental disorders (autism, ADHD, learning disorders).
• Provide short-term therapy and psychoeducational evaluations; participate in teaching learners.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to translate evaluations into classroom plans.

Skills

Licensed psychologist

Psychoeducational testing

ADOS testing

Autism/ADHD expertise

Teaching/education

Education

APA/CPA accredited doctoral program

Tools

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

Job description

Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours: Varied

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Kristen Brannen at [e-mail] for additional information.

Penn State Health Children's Hospital Division of Developmental Medicine is seeking a PHD level Psychologist, licensed in PA and experienced with psychoeducational testing and evaluation of children and adolescents.

Join our Division of Pediatric Developmental Medicine – as a Clinical Pediatric Neuropsychologist or Clinical Psychologist now! We are committed to excellent clinical care, teaching, and research.

We are a division of 1 full time developmental physician, 3 part‑time developmental pediatricians, 1 speech therapist, and educational specialists. The division staff includes excellent administrative and scheduling support. Assessment and treatment personnel include a speech therapist who provides Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale testing and evaluation of complex speech and language disorder. The education specialists work with both schools and parents to translate the team’s recommendations into the classroom, and an LPN coordinator who obtains prior authorizations, works with families to answer questions and discuss concerns and a part‑time social worker to assist with obtaining medical assistance and finding needed home services.

We provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluations for children with suspected autism, ADHD, learning disorders and variety of developmental impairments. Special interests of the division include evaluation of children under 5 years of age for autism and other developmental disorders, psychopharmacology for treatment of aggression, management of ADHD, use of medical marijuana in the setting of autism, and collaborates with the Autism Division in Psychiatry to develop an Autism Program.

What we’re seeking:

• We are seeking someone who has completed a doctoral program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). In addition, they should have 5 or more years of experience with a variety of testing instruments to evaluate cognition and achievement for ages 2 through 18, and experience with short‑term therapy.
• Current/Active license as a psychologist
• Ability to bill as an independent licensed psychologist
• Experience with the full range of developmental disorders, particularly evaluation, diagnosis and management of autism, attention deficit disorder. Areas of specialization in other aspects of development including aspects of behavior management. Therapy, using a variety of techniques for anxiety management and short term behavior management, would also be welcome but not required.
• Should have interest in teaching medical students, pediatric residents and other learners in the clinical setting.
• An interest in research is not required

Opportunity highlights:

• Competitive salary, productivity bonuses, and generous benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)
• CME time and funds
• A collaborative environment rich with diversity
• Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
• A high‑quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care
• Rank commensurate with experience
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• LTD and Life insurance, and so much more!

For additional information, please contact: Kristen Brannen, Physician Recruiter | [e-mail]

Area highlights:

The Golisano Children’s Hospital at Penn State Health is located near Harrisburg and is a safe, family‑friendly location, with access to excellent public schools. Hershey, PA, and our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, and diverse experiences. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. We're proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more about our organization.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Wellwith Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balancedwith Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Securedwith Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewardedwith Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supportedby the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four‑time Magnet‑designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award‑winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.