Pediatric Psychologist, Autism Center

2 months ago
United StatesFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Nemours Children's Health as a Pediatric Psychologist, Autism Center in United States. The Swank Autism Center and the Division of Behavioral Health at Nemours Children’s Health – Delaware (formerly Nemours/A. I.

Key Responsibilities

  • will focus on feeding evaluation and treatment, autism diagnostic services, and supervising trainees in working with patients and families from the larger Delaware Valley community.
  • provide culturally relevant, neuro-affirming care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse.
  • provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours.
  • provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive.

Requirements

  • PhD/PsyD degree from an APA
  • accredited clinical, counseling, or school psychology program.
  • doctoral Internship training from an APA
  • accredited site, and at least one year of postdoctoral experience in a child

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Nemours Children's Health in United States.

Key Skills

Feeding EvaluationAutism Diagnostic ServicesSupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationBehavioral StrategiesParent-Mediated SupportProgram DevelopmentLeadershipAdvocacyCommunity OutreachQuality ImprovementResearch InitiativesCulturally Relevant CareNeurodiversity-Affirming CareADOS-2 AdministrationBilingual Spanish
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Position Insights

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Nemours Children's Health 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.

Compensation Analysis

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Feeding Evaluation, Autism Diagnostic Services, Supervision, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Behavioral Strategies, Parent-Mediated Support, Program Development, Leadership. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: This role focuses on providing evidence-based pediatric psychology services, specifically in feeding evaluation and treatment, autism diagnostic services, and supervising trainees within the Swank Autism Center. The psychologist will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver person/fami...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Mortgage Assistance, Relocation Packages, 403B with Employer Match, 457 Retirement Savings Plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Nemours Children's Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Jacksonville, Florida
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mortgage Assistance
Relocation Packages
403B with Employer Match
457 Retirement Savings Plans

Protective Factors (1)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago