Pediatric Psychologist- Bonita Springs, FL

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Relocation

PTO + CME

Malpractice tail coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking multiple full-time Licensed Psychologists to join the Pediatric Behavioral Health team at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.

Positions serve children and families ages 5–21, in Estero, Fort Myers, and Lehigh Acres with new sites opening in Naples and Cape Coral in 2025.

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.

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.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Crisis management

Interprofessional collaboration

Multicultural competency

Education

APA-accredited PhD/PsyD

1-year post-doc training

Florida licensure eligibility

Job description

Golisano Childrens Hospital of SWFL- Lee Health is seeking Licensed Psychologist for Bonita Springs, FL!

Nestled near the stunning beaches of Southwest Florida, Golisano Childrens 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 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. 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 childrens hospital that together house over 1,800 hospital beds.

Position Information:

Lee Health - Lee Physician Groups Pediatric Behavioral Health at Golisano Childrens 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
• 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, theres 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 ferrya 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 citiesOrlando, Tampa, and Miami.

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, its all about you.

Lee Health is proud to be named on the Forbes list of Americas 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 Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida, part of Lee Health, has been awarded the 2025 Hospital Impact Award by Childrens 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 nations first sensory-friendly ambulance and becoming only the second hospital in the country to achieve Certified Autism Center designation.

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.