Psychologist PHD (Developmental Pediatrics)

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

403(b) retirement plan with company m​

Health & Wellness programs

Federal loan forgiveness eligibility

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance options

On-site day-care program

Per diem benefits for select staff

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health in New Jersey is seeking a licensed psychologist or social worker to provide clinical assessment and treatment at the Binder Autism Center. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and treat children with developmental disorders and deliver parent education and family counseling.

The role emphasizes documentation, discharge planning, and linkage to community resources, with opportunities to contribute to workshops and groups.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology or Social Work with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Licensed in New Jersey (PhD/PsyD license or post‑doctoral permit).
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Strong analytical ability to collect and summarize data.
• Excellent communication for counseling individuals, groups, or families.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and treatment services to clients with mental health issues.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality services.
• Complete client medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop discharge plans and connect clients with community resources.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Job Description

• The position is in the Child Development Center.
• Working with patients with a variety of developmental disorders.
• Experience in evaluation and diagnosis of developmental disorders, testing, and evaluation is essential.
• The position is part of a multidisciplinary team comprising a neurodevelopmental pediatrician, BCBA, ABAs, RBTs, APN, PA, and a social worker.
• The psychologist is part of the Binder Autism Center, delivering parent psycho‑education workshops, parent training, family counseling, facilitating groups and more.

Provide clinical assessment and treatment services to clients with a variety of mental health issues. Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to provide optimal, quality services. Responsible for completion of client medical records, in compliance with regulatory standards, and for developing discharge plans and linkages to encourage functioning within the community.

Qualifications

• Hold a Doctoral degree in Psychology or Social Work with three to five years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment.
• PhD or PsyD license (or post‑doctoral permit) required in the state of New Jersey.
• Bi‑lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles to perform analyses, and summarize data to solve problems.
• Ability to prepare detailed assessments of patient referrals, counsel individuals, groups, or families, or perform other duties requiring strong communication skills.

Benefits Eligibility

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits: health, dental, prescription, and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match**
• Health & Wellness programs
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance options
• On‑site day‑care program
• Per‑diem and part‑time employees under 20 hours per week are eligible for selected benefits.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization, and you may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information, visit studentaid.gov and click on “Loan Repayment.”

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled staff and is one of the most respected healthcare organizations in New Jersey.