Position Summary

Pediatric Psychologist with specialization in Tourette Syndrome.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist to join the professional staff of the Division of Psychology.
The ideal candidate must have well-rounded experience in clinical child psychology with special interest in Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders, including certification in Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Tics (CBIT). Additional expertise in school-based interventions is desirable, but not required. The candidate must be able to support the programmatic growth of Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Tourette Center of Excellence including the development of strong working relationships with our growing Phoenix Children’s Psychology, Psychiatry, and Neurology Divisions, as well as our Licensed Clinical Social Worker colleagues. The ideal candidate will also cultivate community partnerships and participate in clinical outcomes research.
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 14 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. 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. The ideal candidate will be ab accomplished Pediatric Psychologist with excellence in diagnostic skills, teaching ability, and a record of scholarship. Additional leadership opportunities are available for the right candidate.

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)