Developmental Pediatric Psychologist

Developmental Pediatric Psychologist
Department of Pediatrics

We are seeking a Child Psychologist specialized in Developmental Pediatrics to join our team at Saint Peters Childrens Hospital
in New Brunswick NJ.

Overview

A Developmental Pediatrics Psychologist evaluates diagnoses and treats children and adolescents with developmental behavioral and psychological challenges working collaboratively with medical teams and families to support each childs growth and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and developmental assessments for children with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder ADHD learning disabilities and developmental delays.
• Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans addressing cognitive emotional behavioral and social development.
• Provide evidence-based therapy and interventions to children and their families.
• Collaborate with pediatricians neurologists educators and therapists as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Consult with schools and community agencies to support childrens educational and social needs.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Provide guidance and psychoeducation to parents and caregivers.

As a state-designated childrens hospital we offer many specialty services for children. We care for high-risk babies and seriously ill children in our Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Intensive Care units. Our Child Life Program helps to educate and prepare children for their stay at Saint Peters while our Pediatric Emergency Department can handle any injury or illness a child may have. At The Childrens Hospital at Saint Peters we care for 9000 inpatients and over 45000 outpatients each year in our facilities and the Dorothy B. Hersh Pediatric Emergency Department.

Community Highlights

This is a thriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswicks robust downtown area sitting along the Raritan River provides a walkable urban setting with bustling restaurants bars grocery stores arts entertainment and its the home of Rutgers the State University of New Jersey.
Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets.
Home to several theatres including the State Theatre museums and local markets.
Centrally located with access to access to New York City and Philadelphia

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or School Psychology
• Licensed as a Psychologist in New Jersey
• Specialized training or experience in pediatric and developmental population
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
  

Salary Range:72592.00 - 119766.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors including job-related work experience internal equity and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peters offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance; savings accounts voluntary benefits wellness programs and discounts paid life insurance generous 401(k) match adoption assistance back-up daycare free onsite parking and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peters.