Pediatric Psychologist
BJC HealthCare
Pediatric Psychologist
BJC HealthCare
Operates nonprofit hospital network and care
St. Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH) St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH) is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Psychologist to join our growing Department of Psychology. This position focuses exclusively on inpatient pediatric consultation-liaison services, providing psychological assessment, consultation, and intervention to hospitalized children, adolescents, and their families across a wide range of medical specialties.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a psychologist who is passionate about integrated medical care and enjoys collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address the behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial needs of medically complex pediatric patients.
At SLCH, you'll be part of a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional care for children and families. Our psychologists play an essential role in improving patient outcomes by integrating the biopsychosocial paradigm into medical care and helping patients navigate complex health challenges, promote maintenance of health, and improve quality of life.
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Located in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis Children's Hospital offers the resources of a major academic medical center while providing the quality of life, affordability, and family-friendly amenities of one of the Midwest's most vibrant metropolitan areas.
For more information, please reach out to Amy Taylor at [email protected]
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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).
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
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Experience
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Operates nonprofit hospital network and care
BJC HealthCare operates a large nonprofit network of hospitals and affiliated care facilities across Missouri and Illinois, delivering inpatient and outpatient medical services. Its approach centers on integrated care delivery: hospitals, clinics, and community programs coordinate services to improve patient health, support education and innovation, and promote healthier habits. The organization uses collaboration, shared knowledge, and evidence-based medicine to provide consistent, high-quality care across its system. Unlike many competitors, it emphasizes nonprofit community-focused work, scale, and coordinated care within a single integrated network. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of people in the communities it serves by offering access to high-level medical care and services with a commitment to excellence.
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