Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Psychologist

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: February 25, 2026

Job Description:

Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Psychologist Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, New Jersey Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care Psychologist to become a vital part of our growing team at the nationally recognized Hackensack University Medical Center. This is a unique opportunity to provide essential clinical services and make a profound impact on the lives of children and their families facing complex medical challenges. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive psychological care, including assessments, therapy, and case management, within a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team. Your expertise will be crucial in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring a seamless continuum of care. You will also have the rewarding opportunity to shape the next generation of clinicians by providing training and supervision to psychology interns. We are committed to the well-being of our team and offer an exceptional work-life balance. This position features a consistent weekday schedule with no on-call, weekend, or holiday responsibilities, allowing you to focus on providing the best possible care to your patients while maintaining your personal time. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide expert clinical services, including psychological assessments, treatment planning, and individual, group, and family therapy to pediatric patients. - Conduct comprehensive initial assessments and create measurable, individualized treatment plans with client involvement. - Ensure timely and accurate completion of all clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plan reviews, and discharge/transfer plans. - Offer clinical supervision and training to psychology interns and assist in coordinating internship programs to maintain APA accreditation standards. - Promote a positive and supportive experience for clients and their families, encouraging feedback and participating in service recovery. - Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, manage reimbursement sources, and ensure all care requirements are met. - Stay current with developments in the field and actively participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives. HIGHLIGHTS: - Join a collaborative network of experienced physicians, specialists, and support staff who foster a culture of collaboration with strong clinical support. - Eligibility for faculty appointment to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. REQUIREMENTS: - Required: - Doctorate in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.). - Completion of an internship in clinical child, school, pediatric, or adult clinical psychology. - Must hold a current New Jersey Psychologist License or be license-eligible. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. - Preferred: - Post-doctoral training and/or experience in child maltreatment or forensic psychology. COMPENSATION: Minimum Starting Base Salary: $106,329.60 Annually HOW TO APPLY: For immediate consideration please contact: Physician and Advanced Provider Recruiter: Name: Jodi Fendrick, BSBM-HR, SHRM-CP, CPRP Email: jodi.fendrick@hmhn.org Phone: 848-231-1065 Assistant Physician Recruiter: Name: Helayna Kelly Email: helayna.kelly@hmhn.org Phone: 908-839-5693 HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization. Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization. Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles. Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications. Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20 hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.

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