Help Us, Help Children - Pediatric Psychology in Mesa, AZ

Help Us, Help Children - Staff Pediatric Psychologist - Testing Position with Banner Children’s Specialists in Mesa, AZ! 

Banner Children’s Specialists (BCS), a multispecialty group within Banner Health, is actively recruiting for a staff Pediatric Psychologist to join our team on the campus of Banner Children’s at Banner Desert Medical Center (BDMC) in Mesa, AZ. Our current team includes two experienced Pediatric Neuropsychologists, with collaborating subspecialists in Developmental Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Hematology/Oncology, Cardiology, Genetics, and Trauma. Banner Children's Specialists provides fully integrated pediatric care to the greater Phoenix area, with a full array of both primary and specialty care for our patient population. This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who prefers working in a collaborative, integrated system.

Testing Psychology Position Requirements:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program
• Successful completion of an APA, APPIC, or CPA accredited internship training
• Successful completion of an APA, APPIC, or CPA accredited postdoctoral training/fellowship in pediatric or lifespan psychology
• Additional specialized training in psychological assessments/testing and specialty areas such as Autism, Learning Disabilities, and ADHD
• Experience with and strong interest in specific Autism and Autism evaluations, ADHD, and Learning Disability Evaluations
• Trained in independent administration and interpretation of the ADOS-2
• Knowledge of pediatric neuropsychological assessments and/or school psychology is beneficial
• At least 2 years of independent professional practice following completion of training
• License or license-eligibility in the state of Arizona
• Strong analytical, written communication, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Candidates must be eligible for paneling with public and private insurance payors

Primary Responsibilities:

• Testing Only - This role does not involve any therapy or treatment.
• Provide specific pediatric psychological evaluations in the outpatient setting to children (ages 0 to 18) as part of specialized psychological testing clinic that completes only Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disability evaluation
• Testing Psychologist will collaborate with the Neuropsychological and Developmental Pediatrics departments
• Candidates should be aware that they will not be provided with a psychometrician initially, and will be responsible for test administration, scoring, and interpretation. As this clinic grows and patient volumes increase, hiring of a psychometrician will be considered 

Serving a pediatric population of 350,000+, Banner Children’s at Desert (BDMC) in Mesa is a state-of-the-art, 206-bed children’s hospital that was opened in November 2009. Banner Children's at Desert was designed “Through the Eyes of a Child,” meaning it has all the comforts of home and does not feel institutional. The hospital is meant to inspire healing, learning and imagination. Our Child Life professionals play an active role in ensuring children feel safe and prepared for the hospital experience. Non-procedure zones, such as the Forever Young Zone, Sophie’s Place, and the Big Outside, are used for music and play therapy as well as for respite and relaxation.

Notable distinctions include:

• This hospital has a 120 bed Level 3 NICU staffed by Neonatologists around the clock. 
• Over half of the babies delivered in Arizona are born in a Banner hospital. 
• Well-trained social services staff and numerous integrative therapy programs ensure a complete range of care for children. 
• We have a child-friendly atmosphere accented by soothing colors and dedicated play areas, as well as a volunteer dog therapy program that helps cheer up young patients during their stays. 
• Banner Children’s at Desert is a member of the Children’s Hospital Association.
•  It is part of Banner Desert Medical Center - one of the largest and most comprehensive facilities in Arizona which serves as a tertiary referral center for the East Valley of metropolitan Phoenix and treats the highest levels of acuity in the East Valley. 
• Banner Children's at Desert is a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and a Level Three NICU.
• Financially stable, Banner Health is one of the largest non-profit healthcare systems in the country with locations in six states. Our organization includes thirty hospitals, and multiple divisions in both the academic and non-academic spaces.
• We offer physicians a highly integrated and innovative environment, collaborative team-oriented workplace, and clinical settings that focus on patient excellence, all complementing our non-profit mission: Making healthcare easier, so life can be better.

Mesa, AZ is just east of Phoenix and conveniently located near top universities, an international airport, multiple entertainment and outdoor recreation venues, and is home to several professional sports teams. 

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION

 As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Banner Heath recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer.

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Banner Desert Medical Center is the largest, most comprehensive hospital in the East Valley of metro Phoenix. The campus has 669-bed private rooms, with 248 beds dedicated to children (Cardon Childrens Medical Center). There are currently 1,200 physicians representing 65 specialties. This 80-acre medical campus includes one of the largest and most comprehensive Cardiac Care Programs in Arizona; a Women's Health and Wellness Center with a Level III designation for obstetric, prenatal and neonatal services; a Cancer Center that is the largest provider of cancer care in the East Valley; and 53 Critical Care beds, including 7 CVICU beds, a 22-bedmedical ICU and a 24-bed surgical transition ICU. OR Services, the busiest ED in the state, an Ortho & Sports Rehab Center and an impressive Medical Imaging department all demonstrate Medical Excellence..

Areas of excellence include:

• Acute Care
• Cardiology
• Emergency medicine
• General surgery
• Gynecology
• High risk pregnancy
• Neonatal care
• Neurosciences
• Obstetrics
• Oncology
• Pulmonary medicine
• Rehabilitation
• Renal disease
• Robotic surgery
• Urology

High tech and high touch
As one of the largest acute care facilities in the East Valley, Banner Desert offers state-of-the-art technology in all departments, from our two da Vinci Surgical robots to our 3D cancer technology. Our campus is also host to iCare, a telehealth program that provides an extra layer of monitoring for patients in intensive-care units at Banner Desert and throughout the Valley at other Banner hospitals. To balance our high-tech campus, Banner Desert also offers unique integrative therapies, from Dog Therapy, Music Therapy and Massage Therapy to The Oasis Spa, a hospital-based sanctuary offering a team of highly skilled, licensed practitioners who will assist you in reducing stress, renewing energy and restoring a sense of well-being.  Banner Desert employs more than 3,700 health care professionals and support staff. The facility has a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians representing 65 specialties.

Mesa, AZ
Founded in 1878 by Mormon pioneers, the city of Mesa was built on a plateau overlooking an expansive valley. The word mesa has it origins in the Spanish language and its literal translation is "table top." The city is located just 15 miles from Phoenix and is home to more than 430,000 people. The city has numerous historic areas including the Temple District. This area of town surrounds the Later Day Saints(LDS or Mormon) Temple, which was built in 1927. The temple and its visitor's center attract more than two million visitors each year. ?Other area attractions include the many museums and art galleries, year-round golfing, and historic Hohokam Indian sites. Spend an evening with the Mesa Symphony Orchestra or attending a play performed by the Southwest Shakespeare Company. If you like baseball, Mesa is the spring training home of the Chicago Cubs.  Nearby areas offer mega shopping malls, numerous factory outlets, wonderful restaurants of every sort, dozens of top-rated golf courses, Indian gaming centers, medical services, and many more attractions including Biosphere II, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, the Arizona Science Center, Kartchner Caverns, Saguaro and Canyon Lakes and of course, the beautiful Grand Canyon.