Early Childhood Development and Assessment Psychologist

The Division of Psychology at Phoenix Children’s, in collaboration with the Division of Developmental Pediatrics, is seeking a full-time psychologist with expertise in autism spectrum disorders and related behavioral health/developmental conditions. The psychologist will become a member of the Phoenix Children’s Medical Group and will report to the Division Chief of Psychology.

The psychologist will join a growing team of 19 Psychologists and 35 Licensed Clinical Social Workers. The psychologist will practice within the Autism Program at Phoenix Children’s which consistently aims to provide dignified and high-quality care. Congruent with Phoenix Children’s mission, the Autism Program is dedicated to training and scholarship, often with the goal of quality improvement and utilizing innovative methods for effectively supporting the wellbeing of youth and their families. Housed in the 5th largest (and ever-growing) city in the country, Phoenix Children’s Autism Program is uniquely positioned to continue growing to meet the needs for youth and their families who wonder if their child may be on the autism spectrum.

This position also emphasizes the cultivation of community partnerships alongside Phoenix Children’s colleagues involved in these efforts. Relatedly, the psychologist will have opportunities to actively engage in community educational and outreach efforts as well as research and program development focused on autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

The psychologist will also have opportunities to join in committees or groups dedicated to embodying our institutional mission to create an inclusive workplace that is well supported to provide equitable and dignified healthcare to our patients. Successful applicants will possess high levels of professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, and adaptability. Leadership skills, or the potential for development of leadership skills, are also essential. 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.

Phoenix Children’s is Arizona’s top-ranked children’s hospital and is considered a regional hub across *** states. The hospital serves a diverse patient population, with a majority of patients being on public insurance. Phoenix Children’s houses several training programs including pre-doctoral psychology internship and postdoctoral psychology fellowship programs as well as medical student, resident, and fellowship training programs. Phoenix Children’s offers a unique opportunity for psychologists to engage in the training of medical learners alongside medical colleagues, in a truly collaborative environment.

For questions and inquiries, please contact:
David Blaha
Provider Talent Acquisition Partner
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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.