Job Description

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist for their  Organ Transplant Team . 

St. Louis Children's Hospital has been at the forefront of pediatric organ transplantation in the United States, thanks in part to its close association with Washington University School of Medicine and the neighboring adult transplant center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The success St. Louis Children's Hospital has experienced in pediatric transplantation has been recognized with national certification by major insurance providers, including the National Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association*, Medicaid, Medicare and CHAMPUS (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services).

St. Louis Children's Hospital's pediatric transplantation success is due to the skilled teams of health care professionals who specialize in caring for children. Every pediatric transplant candidate and his or her family receive individualized attention to help prepare physically, emotionally and financially for the major issues involved in organ transplantation.

We Offer:

• Monday - Friday schedule 
• Competitive annual compensation
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, life, and malpractice insurance offered
• Multiple retirement vehicles including a 401k and pension plan

Requirements: 

• Must have completed a pediatric psychology internship

For questions and further details, please reach out to Amy Taylor at amy.taylor@bjc.org 

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

• Acts as a resource and liaison to hospital staff and outside community.
• Maintains designated targets for chart compliance and report turn around times.
• Conducts and disseminates research in field of expertise.
• Provides psychological clinical services to patients and their families.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Doctorate
- Psychology

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Psychologist

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement



BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, 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

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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