Head Psychologist, State of Florida

Silver Palm Health Psych; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work structure

Competitive salary

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Silver Palm Health Psych is seeking a Head Psychologist to provide clinical leadership across Florida practice, mentoring psychologists, guiding onboarding, and upholding high professional standards.

The role involves collaborating with clinical and executive leadership to advance documentation, quality, and evidence-based care while strengthening clinical programs and professional development across our medical environments.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Active license to practice psychology in the state of Florida.
• Strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in medical psychology, rehabilitation psychology, health psychology, integrated behavioral healthcare, or a related setting preferred.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in mentorship, clinician development, peer consultation, or clinical leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with psychologists, clinical leadership, executive leadership, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to ethical practice, evidence-based care, quality improvement, and continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for psychologists across Silver Palm's Florida practice
• Provide peer consultation and guidance related to complex clinical situations
• Support the onboarding, orientation, and ongoing development of new psychologists
• Promote consistent standards for clinical documentation, ethical practice, professional conduct, and evidence-based care
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to identify opportunities for clinician education and professional development
• Support quality improvement initiatives and the continued development of clinical standards and workflows
• Participate in the development and refinement of clinical resources, training materials, and practice guidelines
• Help identify areas where additional clinician education, consultation, or support may be beneficial
• Encourage effective interdisciplinary collaboration within the medical environments served by Silver Palm
• Partner with senior clinical and executive leadership on clinical priorities and organizational initiatives
• Help foster a professional culture in which psychologists feel supported, connected, accountable, and encouraged to grow

Skills

Clinical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Mentorship

Leadership

Education

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Florida license to practice psychology

Job description

Head Psychologist, Florida State

About Silver Palm Health Psych

Silver Palm Health Psych embeds psychologists and behavioral health specialists directly into leading medical environments—including inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care settings, and hospitals.

We are a growing, mission-driven organization focused on high-quality patient care, strong clinical standards, collaboration, and the continued development of our clinicians.

As Silver Palm continues to expand throughout Florida, we are seeking an experienced psychologist to serve in a leadership capacity supporting our growing team of psychologists. This position is designed for a clinician who brings sound professional judgment, strong communication skills, and an interest in mentoring and supporting other psychologists.

Position Summary

The Head Psychologist – Florida State serves as a clinical leadership resource for Silver Palm Health Psych psychologists practicing throughout Florida.

Working closely with Silver Palm's clinical and executive leadership, this individual will support clinician development, peer consultation, onboarding, clinical quality, and consistency in professional standards across the organization.

The Head Psychologist will serve as a trusted resource for psychologists as they navigate complex clinical situations, documentation standards, interdisciplinary practice, and the unique demands of providing behavioral health services within medical environments.

This position provides an opportunity for an experienced psychologist to extend their impact beyond individual practice by helping strengthen the clinicians, standards, and clinical programs that support Silver Palm's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for psychologists across Silver Palm's Florida practice
• Provide peer consultation and guidance related to complex clinical situations
• Support the onboarding, orientation, and ongoing development of new psychologists
• Promote consistent standards for clinical documentation, ethical practice, professional conduct, and evidence-based care
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to identify opportunities for clinician education and professional development
• Support quality improvement initiatives and the continued development of clinical standards and workflows
• Participate in the development and refinement of clinical resources, training materials, and practice guidelines
• Help identify areas where additional clinician education, consultation, or support may be beneficial
• Encourage effective interdisciplinary collaboration within the medical environments served by Silver Palm
• Partner with senior clinical and executive leadership on clinical priorities and organizational initiatives
• Help foster a professional culture in which psychologists feel supported, connected, accountable, and encouraged to grow

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program
• Active license to practice psychology in the state of Florida
• Strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in medical psychology, rehabilitation psychology, health psychology, integrated behavioral healthcare, or a related setting preferred
• Experience or demonstrated interest in mentorship, clinician development, peer consultation, or clinical leadership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with psychologists, clinical leadership, executive leadership, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Commitment to ethical practice, evidence-based care, quality improvement, and continued professional development

Why Join Silver Palm

This role offers an experienced psychologist the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of a growing behavioral health organization while helping support the psychologists delivering care across our Florida locations.

The Head Psychologist will have the opportunity to:

• Serve as a mentor and professional resource to fellow psychologists
• Contribute to clinician onboarding, education, and professional development
• Participate in clinical quality and program-development initiatives
• Collaborate directly with senior clinical and executive leadership
• Help shape clinical resources and standards as the organization grows
• Contribute to a collaborative environment that values clinical excellence, professional accountability, and clinician development

Compensation, Benefits & Work Environment

Silver Palm Health Psych offers a competitive compensation designed to support both professional growth and work-life balance.

The Head Psychologist position offers a hybrid/remote work structure, providing flexibility while maintaining meaningful connection with Silver Palm's clinical and leadership teams.

Benefits and opportunities include:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid/remote work flexibility
• Flexible scheduling
• Direct collaboration with senior clinical and executive leadership
• Opportunities to contribute to clinical programs, quality initiatives, and organizational growth
• A growing organization with opportunities for continued professional and leadership advancement

At Silver Palm Health Psych, we value experienced clinicians who want to make an impact beyond their individual practice. The Head Psychologist will have the opportunity to help strengthen our clinical community, support the development of fellow psychologists, and contribute to the continued growth of behavioral health services across Florida.