Pediatric Psychologist Opportunity

Summary

Pediatric Psychologist Opportunity

Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health

Department of Pediatrics

An exciting opportunity exists in the Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health for a licensed or license eligible pediatric psychologist to join the faculty of a dynamic program in the Department of Pediatrics. National Jewish Health, located in Denver, Colorado, is widely recognized as the leading medical center dedicated to respiratory diseases in the United States. Every division is known for excellent clinical services and research. The unique professional focus, scale, and collegiality at National Jewish Health combine to make it a superb choice for professional satisfaction and career development.

Qualified applicants must be CO licensed or license eligible psychologist (already in process of obtaining a Colorado license) and have relevant training and experience working in pediatric healthcare settings. This is a clinical position in an active division that includes pediatric psychologists, pediatric neuropsychologists, clinical social workers, and an art therapist. The position responsibilities include:

• Establishing a practice to evaluate and treat children with chronic medical conditions and/or behavioral health disorders in an outpatient setting
• Providing coverage as needed for inpatient consultation and short-term interventions for children across the developmental spectrum (infants through adolescence) with chronic illnesses and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team

Successful candidates will hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited institution and have completed postdoctoral training in child and/or pediatric psychology. Both early and established career candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset.
With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Medical Plans, Dental Plans and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• FSA and HSA
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Benefits, like Accident Insurance, Critical Care and Hospital Indemnity
• Paid Time Off Accruals
• Wellness Plan
• Legal Plan

Salary range $95,000 - $120,000