Pediatric Psychologist for a Top Ranked Pediatric Hospital in the Country

BJC Medical Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Pediatric Psychologist to enhance the lives of children through evidence-based care. This role involves performing evaluations, assessments, and psychotherapy for children with various medical conditions. As part of a top-ranked children's hospital, you will collaborate with a dedicated team to provide comprehensive psychological services and contribute to research aimed at improving children's health care. Join a mission-driven organization that prioritizes the well-being of children and their families in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Pension Plan/403(b)

401(k) plan with match

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in performing evaluations and assessments for children and families.
• Proficient in providing psychotherapy and consultation services.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource for hospital staff and community.
• Maintains compliance targets for patient charts and reports.
• Conducts and disseminates relevant research.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Psychotherapy

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatric Psychologist to join the team.

Our mission is to improve children’s behavioral health and quality of life through evidence-based care. We offer three types of clinical care for children, adolescents, and their families. Our faculty members are also involved in research and training activities to advance the quality of children’s health care.

Our pediatric psychology services are directed towards promoting quality of life for children with medical conditions and their families. Assessment and intervention services are provided to families on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Specialty areas include hematology & oncology, solid organ transplant, cardiology, neurology, pain, sleep, gastroenterology, diabetes and endocrinology, pulmonology, gender identity, adolescent medicine, rheumatology, allergy & immunology, and critical care and surgery. Research efforts of the pediatric psychologists have targeted identification of factors related to child and family adjustment to medical illness. Patients are commonly referred for issues such as:

• emotional or behavioral problems related to new or chronic illness
• improving adherence to medical regimens
• difficulty sleeping
• managing pain or other physical symptoms
• promoting family adjustment to life-altering medical conditions

For questions and further details, please reach out to Amy Taylor at [e-mail]

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, we provide care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, we offer education, wellness, and injury-prevention programs to fulfill our mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Since its inception in 1879, the hospital has served patients and families across a 300-mile service area, with patients from all 50 states and over 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, it was ranked in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. Our academic partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is among the top-ranked medical schools in the US. Since 2005, the hospital has been a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the ANCC.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for performing evaluations, assessments, psychotherapy, and consultation during the course of treatment for patients and their families. Acts as a resource for medical staff, educators, etc., in the hospital and outside community.

Responsibilities

1. Acts as a resource and liaison to hospital staff and outside community.
2. Maintains designated targets for chart compliance and report turnaround times.
3. Conducts and disseminates research in the field of expertise.
4. Provides psychological clinical services to patients and their families.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Experience

<2 years

Supervisor Experience

None

Licenses & Certifications

Psychologist license

Preferred Requirements

Experience

2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

We are committed to providing benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services starting the first day after hire
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available from day one
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off covering vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal days
• Adoption assistance

For more details, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Benefits vary by position

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities and qualifications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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