Psychologist-Psychiatry: Child and Adolescent
Company: Banner Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Help Us, Help Children - Staff Pediatric Psychologist - Testing
Position with Banner Childrens Specialists in Mesa, AZ! Banner
Childrens Specialists (BCS), a multispecialty group within Banner
Health, is actively recruiting for a staff Pediatric Psychologist
to join our team on the campus of Banner Childrens at Banner Desert
Medical Center (BDMC) in Mesa, AZ. Our current team includes two
experienced Pediatric Neuropsychologists, with collaborating
subspecialists in Developmental Pediatrics, Neurology,
Neurosurgery, Hematology/Oncology, Cardiology, Genetics, and
Trauma. Banner Children's Specialists provides fully integrated
pediatric care to the greater Phoenix area, with a full array of
both primary and specialty care for our patient population. This is
an excellent opportunity for a provider who prefers working in a
collaborative, integrated system. Testing Psychology Position
Requirements:
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited
program
- Successful completion of an APA, APPIC, or CPA accredited
internship training
- Successful completion of an APA, APPIC, or CPA accredited
postdoctoral training/fellowship in pediatric or lifespan
psychology
- Additional specialized training in psychological
assessments/testing and specialty areas such as Autism, Learning
Disabilities, and ADHD
- Experience with and strong interest in specific Autism and
Autism evaluations, ADHD, and Learning Disability Evaluations
- Trained in independent administration and interpretation of the
ADOS-2
- Knowledge of pediatric neuropsychological assessments and/or
school psychology is beneficial
- At least 2 years of independent professional practice following
completion of training
- License or license-eligibility in the state of Arizona
- Strong analytical, written communication, oral communication,
and interpersonal skills
- Candidates must be eligible for paneling with public and
private insurance payors Primary Responsibilities:
- Testing Only - This role does not involve any therapy or
treatment.
- Provide specific pediatric psychological evaluations in the
outpatient setting to children (ages 0 to 18) as part of
specialized psychological testing clinic that completes only
Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disability evaluation
- Testing Psychologist will collaborate with the
Neuropsychological and Developmental Pediatrics departments
- Candidates should be aware that they will not be provided with
a psychometrician initially, and will be responsible for test
administration, scoring, and interpretation. As this clinic grows
and patient volumes increase, hiring of a psychometrician will be
considered Serving a pediatric population of 350,000+, Banner
Childrens at Desert (BDMC) in Mesa is a state-of-the-art, 206-bed
childrens hospital that was opened in November 2009. Banner
Children's at Desert was designed Through the Eyes of a Child,
meaning it has all the comforts of home and does not feel
institutional. The hospital is meant to inspire healing, learning
and imagination. Our Child Life professionals play an active role
in ensuring children feel safe and prepared for the hospital
experience. Non-procedure zones, such as the Forever Young Zone,
Sophies Place, and the Big Outside, are used for music and play
therapy as well as for respite and relaxation. Notable distinctions
include:
- This hospital has a 120 bed Level 3 NICU staffed by
Neonatologists around the clock.
- Over half of the babies delivered in Arizona are born in a
Banner hospital.
- Well-trained social services staff and numerous integrative
therapy programs ensure a complete range of care for children.
- We have a child-friendly atmosphere accented by soothing colors
and dedicated play areas, as well as a volunteer dog therapy
program that helps cheer up young patients during their stays.
- Banner Childrens at Desert is a member of the Childrens
Hospital Association.
- It is part of Banner Desert Medical Center - one of the largest
and most comprehensive facilities in Arizona which serves as a
tertiary referral center for the East Valley of metropolitan
Phoenix and treats the highest levels of acuity in the East
Valley.
- Banner Children's at Desert is a Level One Pediatric Trauma
Center and a Level Three NICU.
- Financially stable, Banner Health is one of the largest
non-profit healthcare systems in the country with locations in six
states. Our organization includes thirty hospitals, and multiple
divisions in both the academic and non-academic spaces.
- We offer physicians a highly integrated and innovative
environment, collaborative team-oriented workplace, and clinical
settings that focus on patient excellence, all complementing our
non-profit mission: Making healthcare easier, so life can be
better.Mesa, AZ is just east of Phoenix and conveniently located
near top universities, an international airport, multiple
entertainment and outdoor recreation venues, and is home to several
professional sports teams. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV TODAY FOR
IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION As an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer, Banner Heath recognizes the power of a diverse
community and encourages applications from individuals with varied
experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V
Employer. POS13855 Psychologist-Psychiatry: Child and
Adolescent
Keywords: Banner Health, Tempe , Psychologist-Psychiatry: Child and Adolescent, Healthcare , Mesa, Arizona
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