Behavioral Health Clinician II

This Pediatrics position at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 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.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia lists compensation for this psychologist position at $52k to $65k annually.

This is approximately 76% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $31 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health support, Direct patient observation, Crisis de-escalation, Therapeutic interaction, Electronic medical record, Patient safety, Psychoeducation, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Clinician II provides comprehensive, holistic support to patients with behavioral health needs through direct observation and therapeutic interaction. They also manage assigned caseloads, facilitate therapeutic groups, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a...