Additional Information About the Role

Clinical Psychologist Manager: St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Psychology.

This new psychologist position at St. Louis Children’s Hospital expands the leadership team in the Department of Psychology. The Clinical Manager is responsible for direct leadership for the clinical providers in the department as well as providing clinical/administrative oversight. The department provides high quality, evidenced base care through its service lines for pediatric neuropsychology, pediatric psychology, and child clinical psychology across sites within the acute care hospital and ambulatory care centers. In partnership with the department’s business manager and behavioral health director, this role will drive efficient and effective practices for daily operations, quality, and revenue functions. In addition, this role will partner with other leaders across the hospital system to ensure essential integration of psychology with other services.

The SLCH Department of Psychology is comprised of pediatric and child clinical psychologists and pediatric neuropsychologists who hold clinical faculty appointments in the Washington University School of Medicine. For all positions, rich opportunities exist for providing post-doctoral supervision, training medical staff, and engaging in program development and research.

For nearly 150 years, SLCH has provided exceptional care for children in all 50 states and 80 countries around the world. With its academic partner, Washington University School of Medicine, SLCH is consistently ranked among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. A member of BJC HealthCare, SLCH follows one simple mission – we do what’s right for kids. That mission comes to life through medical discovery, innovative therapies and compassionate care. SLCH recently expanded with a second community-based outpatient specialty care center. Additionally, St. Louis offers a modest cost of living with a great variety of cultural, recreational, sports, and entertainment opportunities.

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs psychological evaluations, assessments, psychotherapy and consultation during the course of treatment for patients and their families. Responsible for program development, management and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.

Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.

Provides psychology clinical services to patients and their families. Manages operations of the department, and integrates services within the work unit and with other departments.

Acts as a resource and liaison to hospital staff and outside community.

Develops and coordinates psychology training program.

Initiates independent and collaborative research initiatives, and disseminates research findings through publications and presentations.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Doctorate

- Psychology

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

< 2 years

Licenses & Certifications

Psychologist

Preferred Requirements

Experience

5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer