What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Clinical Psychologist - Feeding/Swallowing Disorders position at LifeScape?
* $10,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time *
* Pediatric Population * Design your Personal Caseload *
* Flexible Hours/Schedule * Cohesive Interdisciplinary Team *
Are you a Pediatric Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Is working for a mission-based, culture-focused organization that values their employees important to you? If so, we have an opportunity for YOU!
LifeScape is seeking a compassionate and qualified candidate to join our collaborative, interdisciplinary team as a full-time, part-time, or unscheduled part-time (PRN) Clinical Psychologist at our outpatient Autism and Child Development Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
This position offers a unique opportunity to provide integrated psychological care within LifeScape’s multidisciplinary pediatric clinics, specifically focused on feeding and swallowing disorders and constipation management. The psychologist plays a vital role in supporting children with complex medical and behavioral needs, working alongside a collaborative team of physicians, dietitians, occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and other specialists. This role emphasizes whole-child care, addressing not only the physical symptoms but also the psychological and relational dynamics that impact feeding and toileting success. The psychologist contributes to treatment planning, family education, and discharge preparation, ensuring continuity of care across home, school, and community settings. By fostering resilience and promoting adaptive coping strategies, the psychologist helps children and families achieve meaningful progress and improved quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver behavioral health services to support pediatric patients with feeding and gastrointestinal-related difficulties
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that address both medical and psychological needs
- Provide outpatient therapy to children and families coping with the stress and behavioral impacts of chronic medical conditions
- Participate in patient and family education, including individual and group sessions focused on feeding behaviors, toileting routines, and emotional regulation
- Contribute to discharge planning and school reintegration strategies
- Engage in team rounds and clinic meetings to ensure coordinated care
- Support the development of innovative care models that improve outcomes for children with feeding and GI challenges
The LifeScape Advantage
Looking for something different? At LifeScape, we do things differently. We think differently. We treat differently. We strive for innovation, think outside the box, and work together for one goal – to improve the quality of life and outcomes of each child that we treat. If you’re ready to be a part of an organization that is changing the world of pediatric therapy, one child at a time, then apply for this job!
Need to work certain hours? We offer many flexible options for hours, with opportunities for 30-40 hours/week for full-time. Part-time and PRN hours are also available. You choose the number of hours per week and the number of weeks per year you work! Not sure if we have what you need – just ask!
Love to collaborate? At LifeScape, you’ll work with one of the largest pediatric interdisciplinary teams in the region, alongside other clinical psychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, behavior analysts, physiatrists, dieticians, and certified orthotist/prosthetists. Our unique interdisciplinary approach to care provides a positive, comprehensive experience for patients and allows you to learn from and collaborate with other experts in the field.
Want to specialize in a particular area? Select positions allow you to focus your practice area specifically on the evaluation and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Value professional growth? Your professional development is important to us. LifeScape offers frequent opportunities for personal and professional development through mentorship and training opportunities both on- and off-site. We foster leadership and growth in therapists’ interest areas by providing financial assistance for continuing education.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Why Work for Us?
We Are Driven by Our Mission
Empowering people to live their best life.
We Have a Vision for Our Future
LifeScape will be an innovative organization, providing exceptional services and creative solutions for people with varied needs and complex care across their life span. Through collaborative partnerships, LifeScape will become a destination for research, and the development, implementation, and training of technology-based solutions to improve the lives of people we support.
We Lead with Shared Values
Integrity - Compassion - Respect - Safety and Wellbeing - Fiscal Responsibility - Excellence - Accountability
Note: Job postings are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
LifeScape is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Education
Preferred- Doctorate or better
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