Other Physician
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. Applicants who are bilingual (English-Spanish) 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 (e.g., 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 About Nemours The mission of the Psychology division is to improve well-being through quality behavioral health care, education, training, and research in a collaborative and inclusive manner. As one of the nation s leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics, primary care practices, and school-based health centers in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children even those who may never enter our doors through our world-changing research, education, and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own. Psychologists are members of the medical staff at Nemours Children s Hospital, Florida, and are supported in applying for an academic appointment through the University of Central Florida, School of Medicine. Questions can be directed to Monica Barreto, Ph.D., Clinical Director of Integrated Primary Care, Florida at . About Us Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children s hospitals Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
