Pediatric Neuropsychologist, St. Louis Children's Hospital

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist to join the team. Our mission is to improve children's behavioral health and quality of life through evidence-based care. We offer three types of clinical care for children, adolescents and their families. Our faculty members are also involved in research and training activities to advance the quality of children's health care. Our pediatric neuropsychology services focus on assessing and treating cognitive problems (e.g., learning, memory, reasoning, language, and attention problems) associated with medical conditions impacting the central nervous system. Specialty areas include epilepsy, neuro-oncology, traumatic brain injury/concussion, hematology, childhood stroke, cerebral palsy, movement disorders, solid organ transplant, congenital heart disease, and genetic syndromes. Research endeavors of our neuropsychologists have focused on cognitive, emotional, and behavioral features associated with various medical conditions and treatments.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Pediatric Psychologist.
• Must have a Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellowship.
• Must have completed a Pediatric Psychology Internship.
• Doctorate in Psychology.
• Less than 2 years of experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Licenses & Certifications: Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs neuropsychological evaluations.
• Develops educational or intervention plan based on findings.
• Maintains designated targets for chart compliance and report turn around times.
• Conducts and disseminates research in field of expertise.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition Assistance available on first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees