Clinical Psychologist - NICU

Perinatal Pediatric Psychologist – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Join an elite interdisciplinary team at Seattle Children’s dedicated to the health and development of our most resilient patients. As a NICU Psychologist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting high-risk infants and their families during their most critical moments.

You will bridge the gap between medical acuity and psychological well‑being by providing expert behavioral health interventions and developmental assessments. Your work will focus on:

• Family‑Centered Care: Providing trauma‑informed interventions and support for postpartum mental health to parents and caregivers.
• Clinical Excellence: Assessing the psychological and developmental needs of high‑risk infants to promote healthy parent‑infant bonding.
• Program Innovation: Engaging in program development to enhance perinatal mental health services and psychosocial support within the NICU.

You won’t work in a silo. This role thrives on high‑level integration with:

• NICU Care Teams: Working alongside neonatologists, nurses, and social workers to build comprehensive, holistic care plans.
• Psychology Faculty: Collaborating with pediatric psychologists across other medical specialties on training and cross‑specialty interventions.
• The Next Generation: Participating in our multi‑tier training program, with potential opportunities to contribute to the University of Washington APA‑accredited psychology internship.

We are committed to providing the highest level of care for newborns in the Pacific Northwest. Explore our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and meet the team here. https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

PhD, PsyD, or Ed.D. in psychology, with specialization in child clinical psychology from an APA‑accredited training program.

Completion of an APA‑approved internship.

Formal post‑doctoral training in an appropriate area of specialization.

May work evening & weekends as required.

Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Washington.

Prior to start of employment, must obtain, and maintain in good standing, medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment.

All medical and allied health professional staff members are provisional for the first year.

Any and all medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children’s will terminate automatically upon the termination of the individual's employment at Children’s.

Termination of employment does not prohibit the individual from seeking medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children’s as a non‑employee in any category for which the individual qualifies.

Questions regarding medical or allied health professional staff privileges may be directed to Medical Staff Services.

Post‑doctoral level experience in NICU or other inpatient pediatric medical settings, along with training or experience in perinatal, infant, and early childhood mental health.

$139,051 - $205,663 per year

This position is eligible for relocation for qualified candidates.

This compensation range was calculated based on full‑time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

This compensation range is specific to Seattle; positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website .

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an affirmative action Employer.