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Saint Peters Healthcare System
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Developmental Pediatric Psychologist

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73k-$120k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Developmental Pediatric Psychologist

Department of Pediatrics

We are seeking a Child Psychologist specialized in Developmental Pediatrics to join our team at Saint Peter's Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.

Overview

A Developmental Pediatrics Psychologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats children and adolescents with developmental, behavioral, and psychological challenges, working collaboratively with medical teams and families to support each child's growth and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychological and developmental assessments for children with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.

Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans addressing cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social development.

  • Provide evidence-based therapy and interventions to children and their families.
  • Collaborate with pediatricians, neurologists, educators, and therapists as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
  • Consult with schools and community agencies to support children's educational and social needs.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Provide guidance and psychoeducation to parents and caregivers.

As a state-designated children’s hospital, we offer many specialty services for children. We care for high-risk babies and seriously ill children in our Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Intensive Care units.

Our Child Life Program helps to educate and prepare children for their stay at Saint Peters, while our Pediatric Emergency Department can handle any injury or illness a child may have.

At The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peters, we care for 9,000 inpatients and over 45,000 outpatients each year in our facilities and the Dorothy B. Hersh Pediatric Emergency Department.

Community Highlights

This is a thriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswick’s robust downtown area, sitting along the Raritan River, provides a walkable, urban setting with bustling restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, and it’s the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

  • Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets.
  • Home to several theatres including the State Theatre, museums, and local markets.
  • Centrally located with access to access to New York City and Philadelphia

Requirements

  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or School Psychology
  • Licensed as a Psychologist in New Jersey
  • Specialized training or experience in pediatric and developmental population
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
  • Salary Range: 72,592.00 - 119,766.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentDevelopmental assessmentAutism spectrum disorder diagnosisADHD diagnosisIndividualized treatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical psychologyPediatric psychologyCommunication skills

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Below most Pediatrics (Psychologist) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 73 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in New Brunswick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k≈ 6.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,731/mo≈ 45% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Saint Peters Healthcare System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Brunswick, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Savings accounts
Voluntary benefits
Wellness programs
Paid life insurance
401(k) match
Adoption assistance
Back-up daycare