Position Summary

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is seeking a pediatric psychologist specializing in consultation-liaison to join the professional staff of the Division of Psychology. Depending on the candidate’s interest, a unique 7 day on/7 day off staffing model may be available (e.g., the CL psychologist would provide patient care during business hours Monday-Monday with the following week off from work).
The ideal candidate must have well-rounded experience in pediatric psychology and strong consultation-liaison skills. The candidate must be able to support the programmatic growth of psychology within Phoenix Children’s inpatient medical areas and develop/maintain effective working relationships. As the premier children’s hospital within the fifth largest city in the country, Phoenix Children’s offers a diverse set of clinical experiences. We seek to recruit and retain talent who utilize a compassionate, collaborative approach that drives equitable outcomes for everyone we serve. An unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, inclusion, and appreciation/respect for diversity is vital.
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. Professionalism, leadership, interpersonal communication skills, and adaptability are essential. Active involvement in our psychology internship and fellowship programs is expected, as is participation in the education of medical learners. We encourage faculty to join our mentorship program, both as mentors and mentees. 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. Lastly, the ideal candidate will be an accomplished pediatric psychologist with a track record of excellence in assessment, intervention, teaching, and scholarship.

The Staff Psychologist shall provide patient care services and will support the PCH mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.

Education

• Doctoral degree from an APA accredited program. (Required)

Certifications

• Current Arizona License to Practice Medicine or the ability to obtain prior to start date. (Required)
• Board certified/Board Eligible in the appropriate specialty. (Required)

Special Skills

• The ability to move freely from facility to facility, as well as, the ability to move freely throughout facilities and examine patients. (Required)
• The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices. (Required)
• The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed. (Required)
• The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours. (Required)
• The ability to work well under pressure. (Required)

About Phoenix Children's, Provider Recruitment

Phoenix Children’s is one of the Nation’s largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children’s Hospital–Main Campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital–East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and six community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system has provided world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families for more than 35 years. Phoenix Children’s Care Network includes more than 850 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. Phoenix Children's provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families in Arizona and throughout the Southwest. As one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country, we provide care across more than 75 pediatric specialties. Every day our clinical, professional and support staff work collaboratively to deliver on our mission to provide hope, healing and the best health care for children and their fam...ilies. They embrace the challenges of providing compassionate, high-quality, family-centered care to the most complex patients in the region.

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