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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Child Psychologist PhD - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

PsychologistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Department: 03454 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Pediatrics: Child Development Status: Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Pay Range $0.00 - $0.00 The Department of Pediatrics of Wake Forest School of Medicine invites you to consider a unique academic and clinical care opportunity to join our growing Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Section.

We are seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join our full-time faculty in beautiful Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Successful applicants for this position will conduct full psychological evaluations including developmental and autism spectrum disorder testing, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and program development as we seek to establish an Autism Center of Excellence.

Applicants with experience providing therapeutic interventions are also given the opportunity to provide intervention services to our patients. Faculty members have expectations for teaching and/or clinical research.

What We Have to Offer: CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $4,000 and generous PTO for Continuing Medical Education. Comprehensive

Benefits

Package: Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, competitive retirement plan, tuition concession (upon eligibility) & much more! Work/Life Balance: No weekend, night or overtime expectation Paid-Time Off: Generous vacation, 7 paid holidays & 3 paid bereavement days.

Relocation Assistance: Enjoy up to $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment. Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Clinical or School Psychology Completion of an APA-accredited Internship or equivalent Completion of one-year pediatric psychology post-doctoral fellowship preferred but equivalent employment experience in the field is also acceptable Valid NC Psychology license or license eligible in the state of NC Trained in administration of ADOS and experience independently completing autism and developmental evaluations Not required, but opportunity to get certified to provide Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and/or PEERS as we offer both clinics on-site About Us: The Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics section is part of the Department of Pediatrics and consists of (3) Developmental Behavioral Pediatricians, (4) Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, (1) Psychiatric Physician Assistant, (3) Pediatric Psychologists, (1) Staff Psychologist, (1) LCSW, and a Nurse Navigator all working closely with support staff.

Psychology faculty conduct evaluations with patients referred with neurodevelopmental concerns including, but not limited to, Autism and Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and provide therapy services including Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and PEERS.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine: Wake Forest School of Medicine is the medical education and research component of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, a fully integrated academic medical center anchored by an 885-bed tertiary care hospital, community hospitals, affiliated partners and the 160-bed Brenner Children's Hospital.

Both Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Brenner Children's Hospital have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report. When faculty join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, they are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together.

Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally.

In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.

Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

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Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

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Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care

Key Responsibilities

The psychologist will conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for neurodevelopmental concerns, including autism spectrum disorder, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings. Additionally, the role involves providing therapeutic interventions and contributing to program development within the Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics section.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Clinical or School Psychology and possess or be eligible for a valid North Carolina psychology license. Completion of an APA-accredited internship is required, with a preference for those who have completed a pediatric psychology post-doctoral fellowship.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Developmental testingInterdisciplinary team collaborationADOS administrationNeurodevelopmental assessmentIntellectual developmental disabilities assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Psychologist PhD - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at American Addiction Centers a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Winston-Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,507/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Winston-Salem, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

CME reimbursement up to $4,000
Generous PTO
Day 1 health, dental, vision
Retirement plan
Tuition concession
7 paid holidays
3 paid bereavement days
Relocation assistance up to $10,000