Psychologist - Intensive Feeding Program Director - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

Corewell Health$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited program.
  • Experience in pediatric psychology, focusing on feeding disorders and behavioral interventions.
  • Proven leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary teams and developing clinical programs.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities, particularly in coaching and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Direct clinical oversight and treatment processes for patient care.
  • Monitor program performance and develop strategies for improvement.
  • Create, implement, and adjust behavioral intervention plans for feeding difficulties.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team in administering treatment plans and feeding therapy.
  • Make key administrative decisions and refine operational workflows.
  • Mentor staff in behavioral treatment methods and program standards.
  • Lead research initiatives focused on improving clinical outcomes and processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for financial, health, and work/life balance.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
  • Discounts on various services, including restaurants and phone plans.
  • Optional identity theft protection and home/auto insurance.
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with contributions and matching.
Full Job Description
Psychologist - Program Director: HDVCH Intensive Feeding Program

The Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Intensive Feeding Program is seeking a Psychologist to service as program director, providing clinical leadership, operational oversight, staff development, and strategic program direction for a multidisciplinary pediatric feeding program. This leader will partner closely with the Medical Director in a shared leadership structure to advance program development and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care for children and families. This program is in collaboration with Mary Freebed Rehabilitation Hospital.

Clinical Oversight & Treatment Leadership
  • Holds primary responsibility for clinical processes related to patient care.
  • Oversees monitoring of outcomes and development of initiatives to improve program performance.
  • Identifies the function of children's feeding patterns and develops, implements, and adjusts behavioral intervention plans.
  • Directs therapists' implementation of treatment plans and oversees interdisciplinary feeding therapy.
  • Collaborates with patients, families, the Medical Director, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.


Administrative & Decision-Making Authority
  • Serves as the primary decision maker for programmatic administrative processes.
  • Refines workflows, clarifies processes, and resolves operational questions as they arise.
  • Ensures program compliance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.


Staff Leadership & Development
  • Mentor, train, and coach new and existing staff in behavioral treatment approaches and program standards.
  • Collaborates with IFP leadership regarding staff performance and development for all disciplines.
  • Provides input into performance reviews and staffing decisions in collaboration with direct uplines.
  • Escalates staff concerns appropriately when issues extend beyond routine coaching.


Research, Quality & Process Improvement
  • Develops and monitors research initiatives associated with the Intensive Feeding Program.
  • Leads process improvement efforts to enhance clinical outcomes, efficiency, and team functioning.
  • Maintains current knowledge of standards, regulations, and best practices in pediatric psychology and feeding disorders.


Patient & Family Experience
  • Holds primary responsibility for patient and family experience within the program.
  • Addresses parent concerns directly and partners with Practice Management as needed to resolve issues.


Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited program.
  • Experience in pediatric psychology, feeding disorders, behavioral intervention, or a closely related clinical specialty.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop clinical programs, and support quality improvement initiatives.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

How Corewell Health cares for you
  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status


Primary Location
SITE - Mary Free Bed - 360 Lafayette SE - Grand Rapids

Department Name
Peds Feeding Program HDVCH - Medical Group West

Employment Type
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
40

Hours of Work
8a-5p

Days Worked
Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency
N/A

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