Clinical Feeding Specialist

SHIFT:

• 1. Under the direction of the psychologist, serves as the primary clinical specialist to assigned patients.
• Under supervision of the psychologist, implements the approved behavioral plan.
• Under supervision of the psychologist, participates in the design of the behavior plan by;
• Identifying, operationalizing and tracking specific target behaviors as instructed.
• Identifying behavior that impedes progress toward goals and communicates back to the psychologist
• 2. Coordinates the daily operations of mealtime sessions:
• Orders and prepares food according to treatment plan.
• Communicates treatment plan to other clinical specialists.
• Feeds assigned patients (e.g. feeds an average of 6 meals/day).
• Cancels interpreters for assigned patients.
• 3. Assists in other activities:
• Runs one weekly activity for patients/parents currently admitted to the program.
• 4. Under supervision of the psychologist, participates in caregiver training.
• Demonstrates safe, effective use of the behavior plan to caregivers.
• Schedules family meeting and communicates time/day to team.
• Schedules caregiver teaching and meal preparation.
• Documentation responsibilities:
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation for assigned patients.
• Collects data on patient goals and target behaviors.
• Inputs data and prepares graphs for target behaviors and goals on a daily basis.
• Presents summary of observations and data for the team during interdisciplinary treatment team meetings twice weekly and at other times as necessary.
• Draft and route relevant sections within discharge summary within two weeks of discharge.
• Maintains updated information on patient communication boards for all changes.
• Completes daily notes.
• Closes team note the day after each visit once all team members have completed documentation.
• Administrative responsibilities:
• Orders and restocks supplies for Day Hospital as assigned.
• Facilitates ordering and receiving of weekly stock as assigned.
• Tracks discharge summaries for completion as assigned.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives for the program.
• Participates in continuing education activities.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements related to the role, including but not limited to food safety, supplies storage, infection prevention and control, etc.

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Bachelor's Degree Psychology, Special Education or similar field of study. Preferred

• At least one (1) year related practical experience Preferred
• Experience with principles of behavioral intervention or applied behavior analysis Preferred