Pediatric Psychologist - Inpatient Consult LiaisonChildren's Hospital | Chronic Illness Focus | Reno-Tahoe, NVMake a profound difference at the intersection of pediatric medicine and mental health.
This is not a traditional outpatient role. You will:
- Practice at the bedside, supporting children facing serious and chronic medical conditions
- Address the emotional, behavioral, and adjustment needs of patients and families navigating complex diagnoses
- Serve as a key member of a highly collaborative inpatient care team, including pediatric subspecialists, nursing, child life, and social work
- Help shape care delivery through integrated, whole-child behavioral health models
What You'll Do- Provide inpatient consult-liaison psychological services within Renown Children's Hospital
- Support children and adolescents with chronic and acute medical conditions (e.g., oncology, GI, endocrinology, neurology, etc.)
- Deliver evidence-based interventions addressing:
- Adjustment to illness
- Pain management
- Adherence and coping
- Family systems and caregiver support
- Partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and experience
- Contribute to program development and expansion of pediatric behavioral health services
Academic & Teaching Opportunities- Formal affiliation with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
- Opportunities to teach and supervise:
- Medical students
- Pediatric and psychiatry residents
- Child & adolescent psychiatry fellows
- Engage in scholarly activities or program innovation, if desired
Compensation & Benefits- Competitive guaranteed salary + Bonus
- Start-to-work bonus + loan assistance opportunities
- 7 weeks PTO (all-inclusive leave bank)
- 401(k) with tiered match
- CME allowance + board certification support
- Full health benefits + employer-paid disability coverage
- Paid malpractice with 100% tail coverage
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- No state income tax (Nevada)
Lifestyle: Reno-TahoeLive where others vacation:
- 300+ days of sunshine annually
- Minutes from Lake Tahoe, world-class skiing, hiking, and outdoor recreation
- Easy access to Sacramento, Napa Valley, and San Francisco
- Family-friendly community with a growing food, arts, and cultural scene
Contact:
Hollie Balaban, 
