Pediatric Feeding Psychologist — Clinician & Mentor

Penn State Health Physician Recruitment; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Malpractice Insurance

CME allowance and time

On-site fitness centers

Job summary

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital invites applications for a Licensed Psychologist to join the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology Medicine's nationally recognized Feeding Clinic. The role focuses on outpatient pediatric feeding, serving ages 0–18, with a collaborative team including Speech, Nutrition, and GI specialists.

Candidates should have a PhD or PsyD in psychology and experience with feeding disorders, autism, and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychologist with experience in pediatric populations.
• Clinical background in feeding disorders or pediatric behavioral health.
• Experience with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, esp. autism.
• Comfort working in outpatient, interdisciplinary settings.
• Ability to manage a steady daily caseload and coordinate care with families.
• Interest in teaching, supervision, and mentoring trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient assessment and treatment for pediatric feeding disorders (0–18).
• Collaborate with Speech, Nutrition, and Pediatric GI teams.
• Teach and mentor developmental residents and graduate students.
• Engage in teaching, supervision, research and community outreach.
• Supervise a master's level therapist and contribute to program development.

Skills

Pediatric psychology

Feeding disorders

Autism spectrum disorder

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)

Job description

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital invites applications for a Licensed Psychologist to join the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology Medicine's nationally recognized Feeding Clinic. The role focuses on outpatient pediatric feeding, serving ages 0–18, with a collaborative team including Speech, Nutrition, and GI specialists.

Candidates should have a PhD or PsyD in psychology and experience with feeding disorders, autism, and neurodevelopmental disabilities.