MultiCare

Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Tacoma, Washington Full time

Where Kids and Families are Always First 

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.  

Mary Bridge Children’s multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We’re continually recognized as a ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.

Join us as we grow—and be part of something big.

MultiCare Health System is a leading-edge, integrated not-for-profit healthcare organization serving communities throughout the beautiful Pacific Northwest. At the heart of it is Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, a recognized regional referral center and one of only a few dedicated children’s hospitals in the state. We serve 13+ referring hospitals across 9 counties, backed by 24/7 pediatric subspecialty support, a Level IV NICU, PICU, trauma services, and a collaborative Behavioral Health Network.

And the future is even brighter—our brand-new Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is underway, expanding access and elevating care for children and families across Washington.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We take care of our team so they can take care of kids.

Exceptional Benefits & Support include:
✓ Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
Student loan repayment assistance
401(k) with company match
Generous sign-on bonus
Relocation bonus/package
✓ Paid time off, CME allowance & paid CME time
✓ Malpractice coverage
✓ And much more — including system-wide wellness resources, education support, and opportunities for career development

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Pediatric Neuropsychologist to join our growing Neuropsychology & Psychology program. This is an exciting chance to shape the future of pediatric neuropsych care within a thriving interdisciplinary team.

You will provide neuropsychological evaluations and interventions for children with medically-related neurocognitive and behavioral concerns in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You’ll collaborate closely with pediatric specialists, families, and care teams to support accurate diagnosis, treatment plans, and patient-centered care.

You’ll thrive here if you enjoy:
• Working in a collaborative pediatric environment
• Supporting medically complex patients
• Contributing to a growing program with room for impact
• Balancing clinical work with continuous professional development
• Creating meaningful relationships with families and care teams

Program Highlights

• Level IV NICU (70 beds) in partnership with Tacoma General
• 16-bed PICU + 66-bed general pediatrics
• Full subspecialty support: cardiology, neurology, GI, heme/onc, endo, rheum, surgery, pulm & more
• Strong Behavioral Health Network across inpatient, ED, trauma & outpatient settings
• Recognized as a Leapfrog Top Children’s Hospital in 2018, 2019 & 2020 for quality and patient safety

FTE: 1.0 | Schedule: M-F (4x10's) | Shift: Days
Salary Range: $124,248 – $142,814

Ready to make an impact?
Contact Carolyn Brightharp to learn more or apply:
📩 Carolyn.Brightharp@multicare.org

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Neuro Psychologist to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice. The Neuropsychologist is responsible for providing direct clinical neuropsychological services to children and families with medically related neurocognitive concerns in both outpatient and inpatient setting. The incumbent provides clinical support services for pediatric medical programs across the system. Responsibilities include age appropriate evaluation and treatment services and the provision of psychological treatment with patients and families as needed. Work situations are of a routine nature yet require analysis, good judgment, decision making, and diplomacy. This position has extensive external contacts, which include patients, families, physicians, and outside organizations and agencies. Internal contacts include inpatient and outpatient patient care staff and management.

Providers at MultiCare are recognized as being among the best in the Northwest Region. Here, you’ll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates in partnering for healing and a healthy future.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA accredited clinical psychology training program required Completion of two years of formal post doctoral specialty training in clinical neuropsychology with substantial background in pediatric neuropsychology and/or medical psychology required
  • Washington State Licensure as a psychologist, or immediate eligibility for licensure required
  • Eligibility for, or completion of, board certification in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology preferred
  • An APA accredited, preferably hospital-based, internship required

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

  • Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve 
  • Award-winning: Named ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on ‘Top Doctors’ lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune 
  • Growing:  New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026 
  • Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials 
  • Employee-centric: MultiCare is consistently ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes 
  • Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views 
  • Explore our services at marybridge.org

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $124,248.00 - $168,521.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.