University of Michigan · 1 day ago
Masters Level Psychologist - Pediatric Feeding Program
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$83K/yr - $121K/yrThe University of Michigan's Interdisciplinary Pediatric Feeding Program is seeking a full-time Masters-level Psychologist to join their team. This role involves providing coordinated care for infants and children with feeding challenges, emphasizing a holistic approach to treatment and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
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Responsibilities
The provider will staff the clinic that treats infants born prematurely and with less medical complexity who are discharged from the hospital with a feeding tube. The provider will provide care alongside a RD and an OT or SLP, to support safe and developmentally appropriate feeding progression. This person in this role will take the lead on case conceptualization, preventing oral aversion by monitoring factors that impact the infant's experience when eating including physiological comfort, hunger, stress, and psychosocial factors, and will collaborate with medical providers to identify and address physiological barriers to oral feeding progression (e.g., discomfort from reflux or constipation)
This position will expand feeding treatment for toddlers and older children with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), using a whole-child and family-centered approach. This includes emphasizing core nutrition to support brain and body development, broadening food repertoires with a focus on function and practicality and resetting feeding interactions between parent and child to reduce stress around feeding
This position also offers opportunities to develop group-based interventions, collaborate with pediatricians, and train other professionals, further expanding the reach and impact of feeding care
Supporting parents and caregivers, incorporating perinatal mental health principles to create a compassionate, family-centered feeding environment
Applying behavioral principles in a flexible, individualized manner, avoiding structured, invasive interventions while creatively tailoring strategies to meet each family's values, goals, and needs
Minimizing stress on the child and family while promoting feeding progress
Applying principles of classical and operant conditioning to support oral feeding while integrating developmentally appropriate attachment-based recommendations
Expanding treatment services for toddlers and older children with ARFID through direct care, consultation, and training of other disciplines
Developing group programs and collaborating with pediatricians to expand support for children with feeding difficulties
Engaging in research and quality improvement projects to advance best practices in pediatric feeding care
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in educational or clinical psychology
Eligibility for limited licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of Michigan
Preferred
Experience working with children with neurodivergence (e.g., ASD, ADHD) and an understanding of developmental norms
Familiarity with feeding difficulties preferred but not required
Strong behavioral foundations and willingness to learn and collaborate are essential
Comfort with blending behavioral and attachment-based approaches to feeding challenges
Collaborative mindset and eager to learn from other disciplines and work within a team-based setting
Commitment to compassionate care and a family-centered approach
Company
University of Michigan
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