Pediatric Psychologist, Organ Transplant at St. Louis Children's Hospital

BJC HealthCare; Town and Country (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Psychologist to join their Organ Transplant Team. This role involves performing evaluations, assessments, and psychotherapy for patients and their families, ensuring comprehensive care and support. The hospital is renowned for its pediatric transplantation success and offers a collaborative environment with a focus on improving children's health. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive team, this position provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients. Join a top-ranked children's hospital and contribute to a mission that truly matters.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Comprehensive medical insurance

Qualifications

• Must have completed a pediatric psychology internship.
• Experience in providing psychological clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource and liaison to hospital staff and community.
• Conducts research and provides psychological services.

Skills

Pediatric Psychology

Psychotherapy

Assessment and Evaluation

Research in Psychology

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist for their Organ Transplant Team.

St. Louis Children's Hospital has been at the forefront of pediatric organ transplantation in the United States, thanks in part to its close association with Washington University School of Medicine and the neighboring adult transplant center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The success St. Louis Children's Hospital has experienced in pediatric transplantation has been recognized with national certification by major insurance providers, including the National Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Medicaid, Medicare, and CHAMPUS (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services).

St. Louis Children's Hospital's pediatric transplantation success is due to the skilled teams of health care professionals who specialize in caring for children. Every pediatric transplant candidate and his or her family receive individualized attention to help prepare physically, emotionally, and financially for the major issues involved in organ transplantation.

We Offer:

• Monday - Friday schedule
• Competitive annual compensation
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, life, and malpractice insurance offered
• Multiple retirement vehicles including a 401k and pension plan

Requirements:

• Must have completed a pediatric psychology internship

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, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness, and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 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, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for performing evaluations, assessments, psychotherapy, and consultation during the course of treatment for patients and their families. Is an excellent resource to medical staff, educators, etc. in the hospital and outside community.

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Doctorate in Psychology

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Psychologist

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

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

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer