Pediatric Neuropsychologist or Development Psychologist Opportunity - Denver, CO Growing Division with Interdisciplinary Focus

Summary

The Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health at National Jewish Health (NJH) is seeking a full-time doctoral-level pediatric neuropsychologist or developmental psychologist to join our growing team. This position will provide consultation and developmental evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults across the outpatient behavioral health clinic and affiliated specialty clinics in collaboration with partnering organizations.  Referrals are received from internal NJH programs, as well as from primary care providers, partnering hospitals, and community partners throughout the region.

The ideal candidate will be a pediatric neuropsychologist or developmental psychologist who is passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based assessment and consultation services for children with suspected autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. This position emphasizes clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and program development, with opportunities for supervision and training of psychology trainees and involvement in division-wide initiatives.

This position will play a key role in NJH’s flexible, tiered evaluation model, which ensures patients receive the appropriate level of assessment based on clinical presentation, developmental history, and family needs, while also promoting timely access to diagnostic services. This model allows providers to efficiently match service intensity to patient needs, reducing wait times and improving continuity of care across the NJH pediatric behavioral system. 

Although the primary focus of the role is clinical, there may be opportunities for participation in research, program development, and improvement projects that align with institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct screening, consultation, and comprehensive neuropsychological and/or developmental evaluations, including diagnostic interviews, test administration, scoring, interpretation, report writing, and feedback to families and referring providers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across National Jewish Health and partner organizations.
• Supervise and mentor practicum students in clinical assessment.
• Participate in program development and initiatives to expand pediatric behavioral health services within NJH and with other community partnerships.
• Maintain documentation consistent with hospital, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case conferences, and other division initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship.
• Demonstrated experience administering and interpreting the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, as well as integrating results into comprehensive diagnostic formulations for autism spectrum disorder and related developmental conditions.
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Colorado.

Preferred

• Completion of a two-year postdoctoral fellowship with a focus in pediatric neuropsychology (an APPCN-sponsored fellowship is preferred but not required).
• Board eligibility or certification in Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP-CN) preferred but not required.

Benefits:

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of healthcare, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.
   

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution and is a longstanding cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community.  National Jewish Health seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the Institution. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification.  We are a tobacco and fragrance free environment.

Interested candidates should apply https://jobsnationaljewish.hctsportals.com/jobs/2150737-pediatric-psychologist-opportunity-national-jewish-health

Or send their CV and cover letter to:

Monica Kiger, Faculty, Physician and APP Recruiter

kigerm@njhealth.org  303-398-1448

National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation delivering excellence in multispecialty care and world class research. Founded in 1899 as a nonprofit hospital, National Jewish Health today is the only facility in the world dedicated exclusively to groundbreaking medical research and treatment of children and adults with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders. Patients and families come to National Jewish Health from around the world to receive cutting-edge, comprehensive, coordinated care.

National Jewish Health has been named a top hospital in the pulmonology category by U.S. News & World Report on its 2025-26 list of best hospitals in the nation. This marks the 29th consecutive year that National Jewish Health has been included in the rankings. Since 2011, U.S. News & World Report has ranked National Jewish Health together with its longtime academic affiliate UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital. This year, the two were ranked at #20 on the list.

Breathing Science is Life

Our mission since 1899 is to heal, to discover, and to educate as a preeminent health care institution. We serve by providing the best integrated and innovative care for patients and their families; by understanding and finding cures for the diseases we research; and, by educating and training the next generation of health care professionals to be leaders in medicine and science.

Our vision is to strengthen and enhance our role as the global leader in the treatment and research of respiratory, cardiovascular, rheumatologic, autoimmune, inflammatory and immunologic diseases. We pursue this vision by pioneering personalized health and medicine programs, which embrace the paradigm shift from reactive medicine to proactive and preventive health delivery. Through our efforts, we pursue the discovery of cures for patients who seek treatment, and we bring new knowledge and innovation to help people worldwide.

When you join National Jewish Health, you’re contributing to our outstanding history by working to extend our excellence into the future.

National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution and is a longstanding cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community.  National Jewish Health seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the Institution. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification.  We are a tobacco and fragrance free environment.

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