Help Us, Help Children - Pediatric Psychology in Mesa, AZ

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.

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