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Pediatric Psychologist - Inpatient Consultation-Liaison Service

St. Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH) St. Louis, Missouri

Advance Pediatric Mental Health Care at One of the Nation's Leading Children's Hospitals

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.

Position Highlights

• 75% inpatient consultation-liaison psychology practice 25% clinical
• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, child life specialists, and rehabilitation teams
• Provide psychological consultation across medical and surgical inpatient units
• Conduct evidence-based assessment and brief intervention for hospitalized children and adolescents
• Support patients coping with acute and chronic medical conditions
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and treatment planning
• Opportunities for program development, research, quality improvement, and trainee supervision
• Faculty appointment opportunities through the affiliated academic medical center

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychological consultations for pediatric patients and their families.
• Assess emotional, behavioral, developmental, and adjustment concerns related to hospitalization and medical illness.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to support coping, treatment adherence, pain management, and health-related behavior change.
• Consult with multidisciplinary medical teams regarding psychological factors affecting patient care and outcomes.
• Develop recommendations for discharge planning and continuity of behavioral health services.
• Document clinical findings and recommendations within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in program development initiatives to advance integrated pediatric behavioral health services.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Pediatric Psychology, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship.
• Completion of a pediatric psychology, health psychology, or related post-doctoral fellowship.
• Licensed or license-eligible psychologist in the State of Missouri.

Preferred

• Experience providing consultation-liaison services in pediatric medical settings.
• Expertise in working with medically complex pediatric populations.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Interest in education, research, and program development.

Why Join St. Louis Children's Hospital?

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.

You'll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Generous paid time off
• CME and professional development support
• Academic and teaching opportunities
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture
• Access to cutting-edge pediatric specialty programs

Location

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 View email address on click.appcast.io