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7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Pediatrics (Psychologist) — ranked against 81 active roles in this specialty
Pediatric Psychologist
About the Role
Competitive compensation. Loan forgiveness eligible. Mortgage assistance. Relocation packages. Academic appointment. Make a real difference.
Join Nemours Children's Health as a Pediatric Psychologist in Wilmington, Delaware.
Requirements
- Ph. D/ Psy. D. from an APA-accredited clinical, counseling, or school psychology program.
- Pre-doctoral Internship from an APA-accredited site, and at least one year of postdoctoral experience in a child/adolescent focused setting.
- Applicants must be licensed or license eligible in DE.
- To Apply: Send letter of interest and CV to WLMBH-DMRecruitment@Nemours. org.
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, Delaware.
Key Responsibilities
The psychologist will provide outpatient consultation, assessment, and evidence-based intervention for early childhood concerns, mood, and anxiety disorders, including specialized programs like DBT and suicide prevention. This role also involves teaching, training, mentoring, program development, advocacy, and research participation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Psychologist at Nemours Children's Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Psychologist) — ranked against 81 active Pediatrics (Psychologist) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
In Delaware, Psychologist listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$124k across 33 listings, vs ~$123k nationally (5,944 listings).
Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Delaware's cost-of-living index is 108.0 (US average = 100) — Delaware ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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