Pediatric Psychologist for Top Ranked Children's Hospital - St. Louis, MO

This Pediatrics position at BJC HealthCare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychological Evaluation, Psychotherapy, Clinical Assessment, Consultation, Research, Behavioral Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Perform psychological evaluations, assessments, and psychotherapy for pediatric patients and their families. Act as a liaison to hospital staff and conduct research to advance children's healthcare quality.

Benefits package: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Disability insurance paid by BJC, Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution, 401(k) plan with BJC match, Tuition Assistance available on first day, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, holidays, personal time), Adoption assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.