Complex Pediatric Clinical Psychologist ...

Job Description

* $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full Time *
* Design your Personal Caseload * Pediatric Population * 

* Flexible Hours/Schedule *
* Cohesive Interdisciplinary Team *

Are you a 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 role focuses on integrating psychological services within a collaborative pediatric care team that includes physicians, dietitians, social workers, occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, data analysts, and nursing staff. The psychologist plays a key role in supporting children and families through LifeScape’s multidisciplinary clinics—such as inpatient rehabilitation, Feeding Clinic, and Constipation Management Clinic—by addressing the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive challenges that often accompany complex medical conditions. In addition to direct patient care, the psychologist contributes to treatment planning, family education, and coordination of services to promote holistic, child-centered care across clinical and outpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide behavioral health support tailored to pediatric patients with underlying medical diagnoses
• Develop and implement innovative care models to address behavioral health needs in children
• Lead and participate in patient and family education through individual sessions and treatment sessions
• Support discharge planning, especially for school reintegration and community transitions
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and team meetings focused on pediatric care
• Deliver and coordinate outpatient psychological services for children and their families

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.

LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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 & Wellbeing - Fiscal Responsibility - Excellence - Accountability

Job Requirements

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or related degree. South Dakota Psychology Licensure or eligible for licensure. Minimum of three years of experience in pediatrics is preferred. All positions require a clear background check and drug screen upon conditional offer.

Note: Job postings are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principle 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 & 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.