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Posted: 31-Aug-25
Location: Temple, Texas
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Internal Number: 25012646
Pediatric/Clinical Psychologist Temple
Baylor Scott & White Health McLane Children's Medical Center in Central Texas is looking for a pediatric psychologist with expertise in autism and developmental disabilities to join our team within the section of Child Development. The primary focus of the position is diagnostic evaluation and assessment of children with autism, learning and behavioral difficulties. There also is an opportunity to provide evidence-based treatment. Applicants must have a PhD or PsyD in clinical child or pediatric psychology from an APA accredited graduate doctoral program and have completed an APA accredited internship in clinical child or pediatric psychology. Formal postdoctoral fellowship training in autism or related area of specialization is preferred.
Position Highlights:
Perform comprehensive evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and learning disabilities
Proficiency with a wide range of psychological tests (e.g. ADOS-2 Modules 1-4, CARS-2, WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WIAT-4)
Ability to collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including developmental pediatricians, speech therapists, and occupational therapists.
Texas license to practice psychology issued by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologist or license eligible in Texas
Preference for candidates with Board Certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) or whose professional trajectory includes board certification when eligible
About McLane Children's Medical Center:
Our five-story McLane Children?s Specialty Clinic is located next to our free-standing Children?s Hospital. The hospital features include 115 patient beds: 48 private medical/surgical rooms, 16 private Pediatric ICU rooms and a 24- hour, level II pediatric emergency department and verified trauma center equipped to deal with the most serious pediatric trauma cases. A level IV, 51 bed Neonatal ICU is located nearby on the main BSWMC, Temple campus.
About Temple, TX:
Central Texas, commonly known as the Texas Hill Country, is well known for its rolling hills, fine wine, and authentic cuisine. From March until April, you can see the famous Texas bluebonnets blanketing the landscape, a popular destination for photographers and artists. The region includes large metropolitan cities like San Antonio and Austin and seven world-class colleges and universities. Known as one of the top retirement destinations in the U.S., Central Texas enjoys a robust economy, no state income taxes, and a cost of living that's lower than the national average. Small-town charm and big-city convenience make Central Texas a great place to call home.
Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation's exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it's accepting a calling!
Benefits - Our competitive benefits package includes:
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and time off
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match
457(f) savings plan with employer contribution
CME reimbursement and paid time off
Excellent Relocation Assistance packages
For more information contact: Magdalena.Catala@BSWHealth.org
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctoral degree in Child Clinical, Pediatric Psychology, or School Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from a university-based graduate program fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). Note: This requirement assumes completion of a one-year, pediatric-oriented pre-doctoral internship that is APA- or CPA-accredited, or its substantial equivalent, i.e., a member program of Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC).
- Texas license to practice Psychology issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP), or license-eligible in Texas. Note: This requirement assumes completion of one-year of Postdoctoral supervised training (1,750 hours), preferably from an APA-accredited Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Child Clinical or Pediatric Psychology or an APPIC-member program.
- Preference given to candidates who are Board-certified in Child Clinical or Pediatric Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), or whose professional trajectory includes board certification when eligible.