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 :

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 :

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 employer, Banner Medical Group (BMG) values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BMG is an EEO Employer.

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