Psychologist Intensive Feeding Program Director Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

Psychologist - Program Director: HDVCH Intensive Feeding Program

The Helen DeVos Childrens 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 childrens 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.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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