Pediatric Clinical Psychologist or Post Doc Fellowship (Full-Time)

PsychologistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time Prescriptive Authority State

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for a Pediatric Clinical Psychologist who is licensed or license eligible to conduct assessments, offer recommendations for services, and provide treatments as appropriate to children and young adults.

The Pediatric Psychology program at ChildServe offers a kid-focused, family-friendly place for children and young adults to receive psychological testing, diagnoses, and professional support. Our psychology staff provide parents with feedback regarding their child’s diagnosis or level of functioning. Each child receives an individualized evaluation designed to cover many areas of concern.

Join ChildServe’s multidisciplinary team of experts including pediatric psychology, mental health therapists, nurse practitioners, PT, OT, SLP, and a board-certified pediatric psychologist.

What You'll Do

Appropriately select psychologically based instruments to use in assessments and administer, score and interpret assessments accurately.

Communicate assessment results with child, family, and other appropriate parties maintaining the dignity and respect of the child and the family.

  • Develop recommendations consistent with assessment findings, child goals, family goals, and team consensus.
  • Devise and implement appropriate treatment programs including therapy, counseling, or advice.

Help clients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

Schedule: Monday-Friday

  • Typical business hours
  • Full Time or Part time positions available

What You'll Need

  • Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.
  • State of Iowa Licensed Psychologist or Provisional Psychology License (Post-Doctoral applicants accepted).
  • Two years or more of licensed practice preferred.
  • Experience and effective interactions with children & adolescents on the autism spectrum preferred.
  • Trauma informed psychologist with practice experience in intellectual testing, cognitive & aptitude testing, autism diagnostics, and mental illness diagnostics preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.

ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.

ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.

Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email careers@childserve.org. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychological assessments and provide diagnoses and treatment recommendations for children and young adults. Develop and implement individualized therapy and counseling programs within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Requires a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and a valid Iowa license or provisional license. Preference is given to candidates with two or more years of experience and expertise in autism and intellectual testing.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Psychological AssessmentCognitive TestingTrauma-Informed CareTreatment PlanningPatient CounselingMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Clinical Psychologist or Post Doc Fellowship (Full-Time) at Child Serve a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Psychologist) — ranked against 72 active Pediatrics (Psychologist) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 42% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Psychologist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (psychologist)ranked against 72 Pediatrics (Psychologist) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychologist median $127k (middle half $104k–$145k)292 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychologist listings in Iowa14 active2,028 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 42% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychologist pay trend−1.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (72 Pediatrics (Psychologist) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • No weekends
  • Includes call