Pediatric Psychologist

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Job summary

UI Health is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist to join the Sections of Child Development, Endocrinology, and Pulmonology in Peoria, IL. This role involves providing psychological assessment, consultation, and intervention services to patients with complex medical needs.

As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, the incumbent will engage closely with other healthcare professionals and contribute to teaching medical students and clinical research. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, fostering both professional and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD) with subspecialty training in health psychology.
• Eligibility for clinical licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Evidence of academic productivity as evidenced by training, published papers, and conference presentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to children with complex medical needs in pediatric specialties.
• Provide behavioral assessment and intervention to children within relevant clinics.
• Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and other health professionals.
• Develop & conduct clinical and/or basic research in Pediatric Psychology.

Skills

Clinical care

Behavioral assessment

Research development

Teaching medical students

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Job description

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1041958

Posting Close Date: 9/28/2026

Salary: $108,000 to $140,000 per year

Position Summary

The Sections of Child Development, Endocrinology, and Pulmonology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria are looking to add a Pediatric Psychologist to the program. The Pediatric Psychologist will provide psychological assessment, consultation, and intervention services to children, adolescents and families within Child Development, Pediatric Endocrinology and Pediatric Pulmonology clinics. As an integral member of an interdisciplinary care team, the Pediatric Psychologist will work alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other specialists to support the emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of pediatric patients with complex medical and developmental conditions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to children with complex medical needs in the pediatric specialties of child development, endocrinology, and pulmonology.
• Provide behavioral assessment and intervention to children within Child Development, Peds Pulmonology (Cystic Fibrosis, Home Vent and Sleep Medicine clinics), and Peds Endocrinology (Pediatric Diabetes Resource Center and Pediatric Endocrinology clinic).
• Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and other health professionals.
• Develop & conduct clinical and/or basic research in the field of Pediatric Psychology.
• Perform other duties of a University faculty member, including committee assignments, curriculum development, research, supervision, and administration.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD) with subspecialty training in health psychology.
• Eligibility for clinical licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Evidence of academic productivity as evidenced by training, published papers, and conference presentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology.
• Experience working with children and their families who have complex medical conditions.
• Prior experience mentoring students and trainees.
• Evidence of excellence in clinical care.
• Interest in working with cystic fibrosis, sleep, and medically complex patients.

Benefits

The position is eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.