Pediatric Psychologist

Job Title: Pediatric Psychologist Job Code: CH-002 Grade: A3 Reporting to: Children’s Health Integrated Care Center Your Impact

• ≥ 90 % parent/caregiver satisfaction with counseling sessions
• 20 % average reduction in standardized anxiety/behavior scores within three months
• ≥ 85 % of patients meet treatment-plan goals
• ≥ 80 % of multidisciplinary referrals completed seamlessly

• Assess & Diagnose – Use play-based and standardized tools (e.g., CBCL, BASC) to identify children’s emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Deliver Therapy – Provide individual and group interventions (CBT, play therapy, family counseling) tailored to pediatric populations.
• Coach Caregivers – Teach parents behavior‑management strategies, communication techniques, and home‑based supports.
• Integrate Care – Collaborate with pediatricians, nurses, and allied health to embed mental‑health support into each child’s care plan.
• Develop Resources – Create workshops and materials on managing tantrums, anxiety‑coping skills, and social development.
• Monitor & Adapt – Track progress via validated measures; refine interventions based on data and family feedback.
• Advocate & Educate – Lead team briefings and community outreach to destigmatize pediatric mental‑health care and encourage early support.

• Improvement in validated behavioral/emotional assessment scores
• Patient engagement and treatment completion rates
• Parent/caregiver feedback and referral frequency
• Time from referral to first session (≤ 7 days)

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (licensed or license‑eligible)
• 3+ years’ experience in pediatric or child‑development settings
• Proficiency with child‑assessment instruments and EMR documentation
• Strong play‑therapy and family‑systems intervention skills
• Exceptional empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity with children and caregivers
• Collaborative mindset to work across multidisciplinary teams

• Patient-First Empathy – Creates a safe, trusting space for children and families
• Clinical Expertise – Applies best‑practice, evidence‑based pediatric psychology methods
• Collaborative Influencer – Integrates seamlessly with pediatric care teams
• Communication Clarity – Explains complex concepts in child‑ and family‑friendly terms
• Adaptable Resilience – Remains flexible and supportive through evolving needs

Ready to champion children’s mental well‐being at Taiba Hospital?

Apply today and help us nurture healthier, happier futures—one child at a time.