Pediatric Psychologist – Inpatient Consult Liaison

AdministrationReno, NVFull Time - Eligible for BenefitsProviderDayPosted 07/24/20258am-5pmReq # Biweekly Hours: 80Pediatric Psychologist – Inpatient Consult LiaisonChildren’s Hospital | Chronic Illness Focus | Reno–Tahoe, NVMake a profound difference at the intersection of pediatric medicine and mental health.Renown Health—northern Nevada’s only locally owned, not-for-profit integrated academic health system—is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist specializing in inpatient consult-liaison care to join our team at Renown Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Team. This is a unique opportunity to support medically complex children and adolescents with chronic conditions while working closely with their families and an interdisciplinary pediatric team.Why This Role Stands OutThis is not a traditional outpatient role. You will:Practice at the bedside, supporting children facing serious and chronic medical conditionsAddress the emotional, behavioral, and adjustment needs of patients and families navigating complex diagnosesServe as a key member of a highly collaborative inpatient care team, including pediatric subspecialists, nursing, child life, and social workHelp shape care delivery through integrated, whole-child behavioral health modelsWhat You’ll DoProvide inpatient consult-liaison psychological services within Renown Children’s HospitalSupport children and adolescents with chronic and acute medical conditions (e.g., oncology, GI, endocrinology, neurology, etc.)Deliver evidence-based interventions addressing:Adjustment to illnessPain managementAdherence and copingFamily systems and caregiver supportPartner with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and experienceContribute to program development and expansion of pediatric behavioral health servicesAcademic & Teaching OpportunitiesFormal affiliation with the University of Nevada, Reno School of MedicineOpportunities to teach and supervise:Medical studentsPediatric and psychiatry residentsChild & adolescent psychiatry fellowsEngage in scholarly activities or program innovation, if desiredWhy Renown Children’s HospitalThe region’s only children’s hospital, serving a population of 750,000+Referral hub for 29 rural hospitals across an 80,000-square-mile regionRecognized by:Children’s Hospital AssociationChildren’s Miracle NetworkIBCLC Care AwardCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive guaranteed salary + Bonus Start-to-work bonus + loan assistance opportunities7 weeks PTO (all-inclusive leave bank)401(k) with tiered matchCME allowance + board certification supportFull health benefits + employer-paid disability coveragePaid malpractice with 100% tail coverageEligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)No state income tax (Nevada)Lifestyle: Reno–TahoeLive where others vacation:300+ days of sunshine annuallyMinutes from Lake Tahoe, world-class skiing, hiking, and outdoor recreationEasy access to Sacramento, Napa Valley, and San FranciscoFamily-friendly community with a growing food, arts, and cultural sceneContact:   Hollie Balaban, In-House Provider Recruiter | Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.