Pediatric Psychologist, Integrated Primary Care

The Nemours Foundation; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation in Vero Beach, Florida is seeking a full-time Integrated Primary Care Psychologist to join our Behavioral Health team. This role involves providing integrated behavioral health services across pediatric primary care clinics, collaborating with a dynamic interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D., be licensed or license-eligible in Florida, and have a strong interest in pediatric psychology. Bilingual (English-Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply, fostering diverse and inclusive care.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship and at least one year of postdoctoral experience in a child-focused setting.
• Licensed or license-eligible in the state of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide same-day consultation, assessment, and brief intervention for children and adolescents.
• Deliver evidence-based behavioral health services in a primary care setting.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to early intervention efforts.

Skills

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Integrated primary care expertise

Child and adolescent psychology

Evidence-based interventions

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology

Completion of APA-accredited internship

Postdoctoral experience in child-focused setting

Job description

Nemours Children’s Health – Florida is seeking a full‑time Integrated Primary Care Psychologist to join our growing Behavioral Health team serving pediatric primary care clinics in Central Florida. Nemours has a strong and expanding integrated behavioral health model, with psychologists and masters level clinicians embedded within interdisciplinary primary care teams to provide comprehensive, team‑based care for children, adolescents, and their families. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to clinical care, program development, and workforce training within a well‑established and collaborative system.

Position Overview

The psychologist will provide integrated behavioral health services across two pediatric primary care clinics (Vero Beach and Palm Bay), working closely with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and care coordinators to deliver brief, evidence‑based interventions within the medical home. Bilingual (English‑Spanish) applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care (Primary Care Integration)

• Provide same‑day consultation/warm hand‑offs, assessment, and brief intervention for children and adolescents (3 through 18)
• Deliver evidence‑based behavioral health services within a fast‑paced primary care setting
• Collaborate closely with pediatric providers to support whole‑child health
• Address a range of presenting concerns (anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral challenges, sleep, adjustment concerns)

Psychological Testing (1 Day/Week)

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and diagnostic assessments
• Provide feedback to families and referring providers
• Integrate results into pediatric care planning

Team‑Based & System‑Level Care

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care coordination
• Contribute to early identification and intervention efforts, including developmental and behavioral screenings
• Support population health approaches and brief intervention models within primary care

Program Development, Teaching & Leadership

• Engage in program development, quality improvement, and clinical innovation initiatives
• Provide teaching and supervision opportunities with trainees (when applicable)
• Contribute to ongoing growth of integrated behavioral health services across clinics

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA‑accredited program
• Completion of an APA‑accredited internship and at least one year of postdoctoral experience in a child‑focused setting
• Licensed or license‑eligible in the state of Florida
• Experience or strong interest in integrated primary care or pediatric psychology
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Contact

Questions can be directed to Monica Barreto, Ph.D., Clinical Director of Integrated Primary Care, Florida at [e-mail].