Posting Note: Pediatric Psychologist with specialization in Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Habit Disorders Phoenix Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist to join the professional staff of the Division of Psychology. Successful candidates will have specialized training in the evidence-based assessment and intervention of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and habit disorders including exposure and response prevention and cognitive behavioral interventions for tics (CBIT). We are seeking someone to develop innovative models of care that allow us to effectively scale our psychosocial interventions. Additional expertise in school-based interventions is desirable, but not required. The candidate may participate in collaborative research and must develop strong working relationships with our growing group of behavioral health colleagues and community partners. Lastly, an unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, inclusion, and respect for diversity is vital. The psychologist will become a member of the Phoenix Children’s Medical Group and will report to the Division Chief of Psychology. The candidate must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Psychology and will join a growing team of 19 Psychologists and 35 Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Professionalism, leadership, interpersonal communication skills, and adaptability are essential. Active involvement in our APA accredited psychology internship and fellowship programs is expected, as is participation in the education of medical learners. 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.

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.

1. Patient Care Services
   • Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
   • a)Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
   • b)Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up.
   • c)Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures.
   • d)Provide these services for urgent/ emergent care as necessary.
   • Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care.
   • Support Hospital’s patient satisfaction goals as well as division’s specific targets.
   • Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards.
   • Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine.
2. Divisional Responsibilities
   • Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital).
   • Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
   • a)Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable.
   • b)Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees.
   • c)Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division.
   • d)Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division.
   • Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division.
   • Support programmatic growth of division.
   • Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate.
3. Professionalism
   • Treat colleagues, PCH employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect.
   • Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment.
   • Support PCH mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability.
4. Other activities
   • Psychologist shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief.
   • Psychologist may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of PCH, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives.
   • Psychologist shall represent PCH in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner.
   • The following physical and mental skills are essential to the psychologist’s ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities:
   • a)The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices.
   • b)The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed.
   • c)The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours.
5. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable