What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Neuropsychologist position at MultiCare Health System?
Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than a job title — you’re part of a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to patient-centered care. Here, your voice matters. You’ll have the support, resources and flexibility to practice at the top of your license, collaborate with experienced colleagues and make a meaningful impact. Build a long-term career in a system that grows with you, in a community that supports your life beyond work. About MultiCare & Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital Based in Tacoma, WA (near Seattle), MultiCare Health System is a leading-edge, integrated not-for-profit healthcare organization. Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is an advanced regional care and referral center for Southwest Washington, serving more than 13 referring hospitals across 9 counties. Mary Bridge supports a Level IV NICU and has earned the prestigious Leapfrog Top Hospital Award in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2023 for excellence in patient safety and quality—an honor recognized nationwide. Mary Bridge Behavioral Health Network further extends our impact, providing families with comprehensive support through a fully staffed busy ED service, PICU, trauma service, inpatient psychiatry, and a full complement of pediatric subspecialties. The Opportunity Our dynamic multi-specialty group is seeking a 1.0 FTE Pediatric Neuropsychologist to join our growing Pediatric Neuropsychology program. In this role, you will: Provide direct, age-appropriate clinical neuropsychological evaluations in the outpatient setting with the support of a psychometrist. Work with children and families facing medically related neurocognitive concerns. Provide consultation and brief screening of cognitive skills for patients during multidisciplinary medical clinics. Collaborate with a highly supportive team across pediatrics and subspecialties. You will be supported by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital’s robust network of specialists and services, including: 16-bed PICU 66-bed general pediatric unit 70-bed Level IV NICU at Tacoma General Comprehensive subspecialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, hematology/oncology, gastroenterology, neurology, pulmonology, rehabilitation, rheumatology, surgery, and urology. Compensation & Benefits We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Competitive starting salary Sign-on bonus Relocation assistance Student loan reimbursement Full medical, dental, and vision coverage CME allowance with dedicated time off Retirement savings plan And much more Why Tacoma, WA? Located on the Puget Sound, Tacoma offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and affordability. Here’s why you’ll love living here: Outdoor Paradise: Easy access to Mount Rainier, the Olympic Peninsula, and the Puget Sound—perfect for hiking, skiing, kayaking, and year-round adventures. Vibrant Arts & Culture: Tacoma boasts renowned museums (including the Museum of Glass), a thriving food scene, and lively music and arts festivals. Family-Friendly: Excellent schools, welcoming neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. Close to Seattle, Without the Price Tag: Enjoy all the perks of being near a major metropolitan area—professional sports, international travel, cultural attractions—while living in a more affordable and relaxed community. Whether you’re seeking professional growth or a place to put down roots, Tacoma is an ideal place to live and work. 👉 Join us at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families across the Pacific Northwest. Please contact Carolyn Brightharp, Ph.D. at Carolyn.Brightharp@multicare.org for additional information. 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 MultiCare? Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. Growth and education Leadership development, mentorship and continued professional growth opportunities across a collaborative, integrated health system. Well-being and support Flexible scheduling, generous time off and MultiCare’s Physician & APP Well-Being Program support your well-being and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. Belonging for all A culture where providers feel heard, respected and part of the team from day one, supported by Resource Groups and outreach programs. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. 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 $133,400.00 - $153,200.00 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 a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. 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Salary : $133,400 - $153,200