Clinical Psychologist Manager, St. Louis Children's Hospital Psychology Department

Additional Information About The Role

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is seeking

An experienced and compassionate Manager of Pediatric Psychology to lead our pediatric behavioral health services. In this role, you will guide a team of skilled psychologists and behavioral health professionals in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and their families.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape integrated care models within a nationally recognized children’s hospital while driving program growth, clinical excellence, and team development.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a team of pediatric psychologists. pediatric neuropsychologists, and behavioral health clinicians, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Oversee daily operations of pediatric psychology services across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Partner with medical and hospital leadership to deliver integrated, patient-centered care
• Expand and enhance programs supporting patients with chronic illness, developmental conditions, and behavioral health needs
• Drive quality and performance outcomes, including patient access, experience, and clinical effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and documentation standards
• Champion a collaborative culture focused on compassion, inclusion, and continuous improvement
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Work at a nationally ranked pediatric hospital known for clinical excellence
• Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Lead innovative programs that make a meaningful impact on children and families
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and research collaboration
  
  

What We Offer

• M-F 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• No call, No Weekends
• Excellent benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K with match
  
  

If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Amy Taylor at amy.taylor@bjc.org

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
  
  

Experience

Preferred Requirements

• 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
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 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