Golisano Children’s Hospital of SWFL- Lee Health is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist for Gastroenterology! 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 a full-time Pediatric Psychologist for our Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic! The position entails program development of outpatient integrated behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and young adults with gastrointestinal conditions such as disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), abdominal pain, chronic constipation/encopresis, feeding disorders, celiac disease, pancreatic disorders, and liver disease.
The psychologist will maintain a caseload of outpatients for individual and family therapy. There will also be opportunities to provide short-term outpatient consultation and intervention in the clinic. Common presenting concerns are co-morbid anxiety and depression, somatic symptoms, coping/adjustment, medical adherence, behavioral pain management, family dynamics, diet modification, lifestyle changes, procedural preparation/recovery, toilet programs, school functioning, and other behavioral health problems that impact quality of life.
- Program development
- Standardized assessment of cognitive, executive, social, emotional, and/or behavioral functioning
- Short-term and long-term evidence-based treatment modalities such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Biofeedback, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavior Therapy, etc.
- Crisis management and safety planning
- Collaboration and liaison with medical teams and schools
- 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 supervision of a licensed psychologist
- At least 1-year experience with 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 collaboration in the care of gastrointestinal conditions
- 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. Learn “Why Lee Health”: https://vimeo.com/893739247 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. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at physicianrecruitment@leehealth.org .