Licensed Therapist - Pediatrics

📍 Location & Practice Overview

• Base location: Miami, FL
• Department: Pediatrics
• Practice type: Academic Medical Center
• Care setting: Outpatient pediatric behavioral health services
• Patient population: Children, adolescents, and families

📋 Clinical Duties & Patient Care

• Provide individualized case management and bio-psychosocial assessments
• Facilitate group therapy, counseling sessions, and psychoeducation
• Conduct ongoing individual counseling and develop personalized treatment plans
• Complete comprehensive psychosocial evaluations and clinical documentation
• Coordinate discharge planning and continuing care resources
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary pediatric teams for integrated care

✅ Qualifications & Credentials

⏱ Schedule & Work Environment

• Schedule: Full-time with flexibility for evenings and occasional weekends
• Patient Volume: Focused caseload allowing for quality therapeutic engagement
• Documentation: Timely progress notes and comprehensive clinical records
• Setting: Collaborative academic pediatric environment

🏥 Pediatric Patient Population & Clinical Focus

This role supports children and adolescents receiving care through the University of Miami pediatric services. You will address a range of behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns within a family systems approach. Common presentations include adjustment difficulties, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and support following medical diagnoses. The position emphasizes early intervention and coordination with pediatric medical providers to improve overall child and family well-being.

• Age range: Primarily children and adolescents
• Family involvement: High emphasis on parent/caregiver participation
• Integrated care: Close collaboration with pediatricians and specialists

👥 Multidisciplinary Collaboration

You will work as part of a dynamic pediatric team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, and other behavioral health professionals. This academic setting offers regular opportunities for case consultation, interdisciplinary rounds, and shared learning that strengthens clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

• Team structure: Integrated pediatric behavioral health team
• Collaboration: Regular interaction with medical subspecialties
• Support: Access to academic resources and peer consultation

💰 Compensation & University Benefits

• Base Salary: $70,000–$88,000 (commensurate with experience and licensure)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible family members
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Professional development support

🎓 Professional Development & Growth

• Access to university-sponsored continuing education
• Opportunities for clinical supervision and specialty training
• Participation in pediatric grand rounds and case conferences
• Pathways for involvement in teaching and research initiatives

🌆 Living and Working in Miami, FL

Miami offers a vibrant multicultural environment with year-round outdoor activities, excellent public transportation options, and diverse neighborhoods. The city’s healthcare ecosystem is robust, with strong demand for pediatric behavioral health services amid population growth and focus on family wellness.

• Transportation: Metrorail, buses, and major highways
• Lifestyle: Beaches, cultural events, and international cuisine
• Healthcare community: Active network of providers and academic institutions

❓ FAQ

🏥 About University of Miami

The University of Miami is a private research university and the anchor of UHealth, South Florida’s only university-based health system. Through the Miller School of Medicine and its clinical partners, the organization delivers advanced patient care while advancing medical education and research across a wide range of specialties.

In the Department of Pediatrics, clinicians benefit from an academic culture that values collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional growth in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

• Healthcare specialties: Over 100 specialties and subspecialties
• Teaching affiliation: Miller School of Medicine
• Community programs: Available during interview process

📈 Clinical Career Pathways

This position offers a foundation for long-term growth within an academic pediatric setting. Therapists gain exposure to complex cases, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to education and quality improvement initiatives. Many clinicians in similar roles advance into specialized program development or leadership positions within the health system.

🔗 Licensed Therapist Pediatrics – Miami, FL

The University of Miami Department of Pediatrics seeks a Licensed Therapist to deliver individualized case management, group therapy, and bio-psychosocial assessments for children and families in Miami. This full-time staff role involves comprehensive clinical evaluations, treatment planning, and close collaboration with pediatric providers in an academic medical center environment. Ideal for a licensed behavioral health professional with experience or strong interest in pediatric populations who values multidisciplinary teamwork and opportunities for ongoing professional development in a dynamic South Florida setting.

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