Clinical Psychologist Manager, St. Louis Children's Hospital Psychology Department

About the role

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced and compassionate Manager of Pediatric Psychology to lead our pediatric behavioral health services. In this role, you will guide a team of skilled psychologists and behavioral health professionals in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and their families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of pediatric psychologists, pediatric neuropsychologists, and behavioral health clinicians, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Oversee daily operations of pediatric psychology services across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Partner with medical and hospital leadership to deliver integrated, patient-centered care
• Expand and enhance programs supporting patients with chronic illness, developmental conditions, and behavioral health needs
• Drive quality and performance outcomes, including patient access, experience, and clinical effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and documentation standards
• Champion a collaborative culture focused on compassion, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• M-F 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• No call, No Weekends
• Excellent benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K with match

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology
• 2-5 years of experience in a supervisory role
• Experience in psychological evaluations, assessments, psychotherapy, and consultation
• Experience in program development, management, and effectiveness
• Experience in managing individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans
• Experience in providing psychology clinical services to patients and their families
• Experience in managing operations of the department, integrating services within the work unit and with other departments
• Experience in acting as a resource and liaison to hospital staff and outside community
• Experience in developing and coordinating psychology training program
• Experience in initiating independent and collaborative research initiatives, and disseminating research findings through publications and presentations

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively
• Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and documentation standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services
• Disability insurance
• 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Pay

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Schedule

M-F 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance