Posted: 12-Aug-24
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 830371
The Division of Psychology, in collaboration with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), at Phoenix Children’s is seeking a pediatric psychologist to join our growing team. Primary clinical responsibilities for this position include inpatient consultation, individual and family psychotherapy for caregivers with a child in the NICU, facilitating caregiver psychoeducational group, and providing bridge outpatient therapy for caregivers who would benefit from ongoing support surrounding their transition home from the NICU. Integration into our multidisciplinary NICU is a central part of the position, including participation in interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds, collaboration and coordination of care within the medical setting, and teaching for medical resident and psychology trainees. Furthermore, opportunities to formally supervise psychology trainees within our APA-Accredited Psychology Doctoral Internship Program (Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology tracks), support NICU psychosocial program development, and participate in clinical research are encouraged.
Successful candidates will have well-rounded consultation, assessment, and intervention experience in pediatric psychology with experience supporting families of patients with pre- and post-natally diagnosed complex medical presentations that necessitate NICU admission. The candidate must develop strong working relationships with our NICU physicians, advanced practice practitioners, fellows, and multidisciplinary team members, possess excellent communication and advocacy skills, and participate in collaborative research. The NICU pediatric psychologist will support the programmatic growth of the Phoenix Children’s NICU psychosocial team that directly serves all NICU patients and families, including a growing team of palliative medicine physicians, mental health therapists, social workers, child life specialists, art and music therapists, and chaplains. An unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, inclusion, and respect for diversity is vital. Individuals with Spanish fluency are encouraged to apply.
The Pediatric Psychologist will become a member of the Phoenix Children’s Medical Group and will report to the Division Chief of Psychology. The candidate must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Psychology and will join a growing team of Psychologists and mental health therapists. Professionalism, leadership, interpersonal communication skills, and adaptability are essential. Active involvement in our APA-accredited psychology internship program is expected, as is participation in the education of medical learners. Academic appointments are strongly encouraged through our relationships with University of Arizona-Phoenix College of Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, and Mayo School of Medicine.
A new NICU space within PCH’s main campus will open May 15, 2024 and boasts state-of-the- art patient rooms and team member work spaces. Successful candidates will thus have interest in program development and expanding the reach of psychological services for NICU patients and families. Over the last several years, Phoenix and its surrounding communities have experienced significant population growth while still maintaining a favorable cost of living compared to the other large metro areas. Year-round sunshine, abundant scenic desert landscape, and access to wide-ranging recreational, cultural, and spectator sports activities are other advantages of living in the Phoenix Valley area.
This position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, including employer retirement contribution, generous vacation/meeting time, CME funds, health and dental benefits, disability, and life insurance.
For questions and inquiries, please contact:
David Blaha
Provider Talent Acquisition Partner
Phoenix Children’s