Pediatric Psychologist for Endocrinology Clinic
 Lee Health | |
paid time off, 403(b), retirement plan
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 United States, Florida, Fort Myers | |
 Apr 06, 2025 | |
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Golisano Childrens Hospital - Lee Health is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist for our Endocrinology Clinic! Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida is a state-of-the-art pediatric facility that delivers 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 childrens hospital between Tampa and Miami. Golisano provides a variety of specialized services for our communitys children ranging from emergency care to behavioral health, surgery to critical care, orthopedics, cancer treatment, cardiology, and more. It has a 16 bed PICU, 70 bed NICU with 24-hour in-house Neonatology coverage. Lee Health is a non-profit organization comprised of more than 16,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and more than 1,100 employed primary care and specialty providers with over 100 practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. The organization has 4 acute care hospitals and 2 specialty hospitals that together house over 1,800 hospital beds. Position Information: Lee Physician Groups Pediatric Behavioral Health at Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida is seeking a full-time Pediatric Psychologist for our Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic! The role entails program development of outpatient integrated behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and young adults with endocrine conditions such as pre-diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, healthy weight management, and thyroid disorders. The psychologist will maintain a caseload of outpatients for individual and family therapy. There will also be opportunities to provide short-term outpatient screening, consultation, and intervention in the clinic. Common presenting concerns are co-morbid anxiety and depression, coping/adjustment, adherence, family dynamics, needle phobia, pill swallowing, diet modifications, lifestyle changes, school functioning, and other behavioral health problems that impact quality of life. Responsibilities
Qualifications Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA accredited doctorate program with completion of an APA accredited internship in child health psychology or pediatric psychology 1-year post-doctoral training under the supervision of a licensed psychologist At least 1-year experience of program development in an integrated medical clinic for pediatric behavioral health Strong practice of evidence-based screening, assessment, and treatment including clinical interview, standardized measures, biopsychosocial conceptualization, diagnostic impressions, intervention, and interprofessional care of endocrine conditions Multicultural training and competencies Licensed or licensed-eligible in the state of Florida Come join this amazing team that is changing the lives of children and families in Southwest Florida! Benefit Highlights: Generous paid time off to enjoy the BEAUTIFUL SW FLORIDA WEATHER AND BEACHES Offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus opportunities Sign on bonus & relocation package Dedicated CME time and allowance 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement option Comprehensive benefits package with low premiums for health insurance Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Repayment Program Malpractice and tail coverage provided through the health system This is ExceptionalLee! Golisano Childrens Hospital has been named Top Childrens Hospital by The Leapfrog Group four times. Golisano is home to Southwest Floridas 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.Most recently Golisano Children's Hospital was recognized as a Certified Autism Center. Golisano is the second hospital in the United States and first in Florida to receive this designation. About Us Lee Physician Groups Pediatric Behavioral Health is comprised of Psychometrists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Psychologists, and Psychiatrists with locations in Estero, Fort Myers, and Lehigh Acres. New locations opening in 2025 in Naples and Cape Coral. The Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic has an interprofessional team of Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Diabetes Educators, and a Social Worker with offices in Naples, Fort Myers, and Port Charlotte. Lee County, Florida: Lee Health is located in beautiful, sunny Lee County, Florida where there is truly something for everyone! With warm weather all year round, the area has numerous outdoor activities, including boating, golfing, fishing, wildlife, beautiful walking trails, and so much more! Fort Myers also has numerous restaurants, plenty of shopping close by in our malls and outlets, art, history and a wide variety of festivals all year round. If you are interested in learning more, e-mail your CV tophysicianrecruitment@leehealth.org | |