What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Neuropsychologist position at MultiCare Health System?
Where Kids and Families are Always First
MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.
Mary Bridge Children's multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We're continually recognized as a 'Top Children's Hospital' by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.
Based in Tacoma, WA (near Seattle), MultiCare Health System is a leading-edge, integrated not-for-profit healthcare organization. MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's 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 Children's Hospital and Health Network was one of 13 Children's Hospitals named a top performing children's 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 Children's 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, you'll 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 the patients and communities we serve
- Award-winning:Named 'Top Children's Hospital' for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on 'Top Doctors' lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune
- Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026
- Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials
- Employee-centric:MultiCare is consistently ranked among "America's Best Employers by State" by Forbes
- Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views
- Explore our services atmarybridge.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 applicant's years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Salary : $117,146 - $141,378
