Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Tacoma, WA, United States

About Mary Bridge Childrenâs

Established in Tacoma, WA in 1955, MultiCareâs Mary Bridge Childrenâs Hospital has grown into a dedicated comprehensive regional network of health services for children. Serving more than 13 referring hospitals over 9 counties and backed by fully staffed services 24/7, Mary Bridge Childrenâs Hospital offers and supports primary care, emergency services, inpatient care, outpatient specialty clinics, and a level IV NICU. Top performing and award-winning, Mary Bridge Childrenâs Hospital & Health Network specializes in meeting the health needs of kids every day.

Based in Tacoma, WA (near Seattle), MultiCare Health System is a leading-edge, integrated not-for-profit healthcare organization. MultiCare Mary Bridge Childrenâs Hospital is an advanced regional care and referral center for Southwest Washington serving more than 13 referring hospitals over 9 counties and backed by fully staffed services 24/7. Mary Bridge supports a level IV NICU. The Mary Bridge Behavioral Health Network is another great option for our community, which has excellent support through fully staffed busy ED service, PICU, trauma service, IPS and a full complement of pediatric subspecialties. Mary Bridge Childrenâs Hospital and Health Network was one of 13 Childrenâs Hospitals named a top performing childrenâs hospital for 2018, 2019 and 2020. The Leap Frog Top Hospital award is tied to achievements in patient safety and quality and is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive.

Job Description:

Our dynamic multi-specialty group is seeking a Pediatric Neuropsychologist to work in our growing Pediatric Neuropsychology and Psychology program. The ideal candidate will have experience providing direct clinical neuropsychological services to children and families with medically related neurocognitive concerns in both outpatient and inpatient setting. The Psychologist provides clinical support services for pediatric medical programs across MultiCare Health System. Responsibilities include age appropriate evaluation and treatment services and the provision of psychological treatment with patients and families as needed. Work situations are of a routine nature yet require analysis, good judgment, decision making, and diplomacy.

You are supported by Mary Bridge Childrenâs Hospital. An advanced regional care and referral center for Southwestern Washington, serving more than 13 referring hospitals and 9+ counties. The hospital includes a 16-bed PICU, a 66-bed general pediatric unit and a Trauma service. There is a 70-bed level IV NICU in adjacent Tacoma General. We offer outstanding pediatric subspecialty support including cardiology, endocrinology, hematology/oncology, infectious disease, gastroenterology, neurology, pulmonology, rehabilitation, rheumatology, surgery and urology.

FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day, Schedule: M-F 8-4

Salary Range: $117,146.00-$141,378.00

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Neuro Psychologist to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice. The Neuropsychologist is responsible for providing direct clinical neuropsychological services to children and families with medically related neurocognitive concerns in both outpatient and inpatient setting. The incumbent provides clinical support services for pediatric medical programs across the system. Responsibilities include age appropriate evaluation and treatment services and the provision of psychological treatment with patients and families as needed. Work situations are of a routine nature yet require analysis, good judgment, decision making, and diplomacy. This position has extensive external contacts, which include patients, families, physicians, and outside organizations and agencies. Internal contacts include inpatient and outpatient patient care staff and management.

Providers at MultiCare are recognized as being among the best in the Northwest Region. Here, youâll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates in partnering for healing and a healthy future.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA accredited clinical psychology training program required Completion of two years of formal post doctoral specialty training in clinical neuropsychology with substantial background in pediatric neuropsychology and/or medical psychology required

Washington State Licensure as a psychologist, or immediate eligibility for licensure required

Eligibility for, or completion of, board certification in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology preferred

An APA accredited, preferably hospital-based, internship required

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for our patients and the communities we serve

Award-winning: Named âTop Childrenâs Hospitalâ by the Leapfrog Group in 2022

Growing: New free standing childrenâs hospital opening in 2026

Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials

Employee-centric: Named Forbes âAmericaâs Best Employers by Stateâ in 2023

Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views

Explore our services at marybridge.org

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $124,248.00 - $168,521.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicantâs years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here .

Position Type: Full time - Regular />Primary Shift: Day

Work Schedule: Day

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