Pediatric Psychologist

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist to join its Department of Pediatrics. The role involves providing psychological support and therapy to children with complex medical and developmental conditions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in psychology and be eligible for clinical licensure in Illinois. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to engage in teaching and research.

Qualifications

• Eligible for clinical licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Evidence of academic productivity through publications and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to children with complex medical needs.
• Conduct behavioral assessments and interventions.
• Teach and mentor medical students and residents.
• Engage in clinical and/or basic research in Pediatric Psychology.

Skills

Clinical care for children

Behavioral assessment

Teaching medical students and residents

Research in Pediatric Psychology

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Job description

Pediatric Psychologist

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

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position of Pediatric Psychologist in the Department of Pediatrics.

About the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of one of the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known for having small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship, allowing students to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with our hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP faculty members provide care to more than 45,000 patients each year and contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include Jump Simulation, a world‑class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, along with OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and Carle Hearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of an R1 research institute with translational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.

Learn more about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helping to transform healthcare here: https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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.

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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation. 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.