Pediatric Psychologist

Golisano Children's Hospital of SWFL- Lee Health is seeking Licensed Psychologists for Children, Adolescents, and Families!


Nestled near the stunning beaches of Southwest Florida, Golisano Children's Hospital at Lee Health is a modern, state-of-the-art facility delivering vital and lifesaving care for children and their families throughout the region. The 135 bed regional hospital cares for children across five counties and is the only children's hospital between Tampa and Miami. Golisano provides a variety of specialized services for our community's children ranging from emergency care to behavioral health, surgery to critical care, orthopedics, cancer treatment, cardiology, and more. The hospital features a 36-bed medical/surgical unit, a 16-bed PICU, and a 70-bed NICU with 24/7 neonatology coverage.


Lee Health is a nonprofit organization with more than 17,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and more than 1,200 employed primary care and specialty care providers with over 100 practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. The organization has four acute care hospitals and one children's hospital that together house over 1,800 hospital beds.


Position Information:


Lee Health - Lee Physician Group's Pediatric Behavioral Health at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida is seeking multiple full-time Licensed Psychologists! The psychologists will provide evidence-based outpatient treatment to children, adolescents, young adults, and families from ages 5 to 21. Common presenting concerns include sleep disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ASD, ADHD and Motor), anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, suicidal Ideation/self-harm, feeding/eating disorders (e.g., ARFID and anorexia nervosa), somatic symptom disorders (e.g., functional neurological disorder), disruptive/impulse control disorders (e.g., ODD), and trauma disorders (e.g., adjustment disorder and PTSD). Positions available in Estero, Fort Myers, and Lehigh Acres. New locations opening in Naples and Cape Coral in 2025!


Responsibilities:
• Standardized assessment of cognitive, executive, social, emotional, and/or behavioral functioning
• Evidence-based treatment modalities in individual, family, and/or group formats based on diagnostics
• Crisis management and safety planning
• Collaboration with other health professionals
• Care coordination with schools
• Education outreach in the community


Qualifications:


Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA accredited doctorate program with completion of an APA accredited internship in counseling, school, or clinical psychology.


1-year post-doctoral training under supervision of a licensed psychologist


Strong practice of evidence-based assessment and treatment including diagnostic interview, standardized measures, conceptualization, diagnostic impressions, interventions, and interprofessional collaboration


Multicultural training and competencies


Licensed or licensed-eligible in the state of Florida


Benefit Highlights:


- Offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus opportunities


- Sign on bonus & relocation package


- Generous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches!


- Dedicated CME time and funding


- Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage


- Sign on bonus & relocation package


- 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option


- Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program


Fort Myers, Florida:


Experience the ultimate beach and vacation lifestyle in sunny Southwest Florida! With warm weather all year, stunning beaches, top-notch boating and fishing, unforgettable sunsets, and a wealth of parks and ecological preserves, there's always something to explore. Enjoy world-renowned golf courses, a variety of restaurants, shopping, rich cultural events, and festivals year-round. Plus, benefit from the bonus of no state income tax!


With convenient access to Southwest Florida International Airport offering many direct flights and connections, traveling is easy. For a unique getaway, locals enjoy the Key West Express ferry-a relaxing 3-hour journey to Key West. Fort Myers is only minutes from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples, and perfectly situated between three major Florida cities-Orlando, Tampa, and Miami.


If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at View email address on click.appcast.io.


Learn "Why Lee Health":


As a community-focused nonprofit health system in Florida, it's our mission to build a healthier future for our community.


Be Valued for Being You.


At Lee Health, it's all about you.


Lee Health is proud to be named on the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for the second year in a row


All Lee Health hospitals received honors as Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for the high-quality care they provide to the Southwest Florida community.


Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, part of Lee Health, has been awarded the 2025 Hospital Impact Award by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). The hospital was recognized for its unwavering dedication to improving the lives of children and families across Southwest Florida and for pioneering sensory-friendly care, including introducing the nation's first sensory-friendly ambulance and becoming only the second hospital in the country to achieve Certified Autism Center designation.


Golisano Children's Hospital has been named Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group four times. Golisano is home to Southwest Florida's only state-designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center and is a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Golisano is recognized as an Asthma Friendly Hospital by the Florida Asthma Coalition.