Pediatric Psychologist

University of Illinois Chicago; Peoria (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

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist for the Department of Pediatrics in Peoria, IL. The psychologist will provide essential psychological assessment and intervention services to children in various specialties, including endocrinology and pulmonology.

Qualified candidates must possess a doctoral degree in psychology and eligibility for Illinois licensure. This role offers extensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.

Qualifications

• Must have a doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD) with subspecialty training in health psychology.
• Must be eligible for clinical licensure in Illinois.
• Evidence of academic productivity through training and published papers.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for complex medical needs in pediatrics.
• Offer behavioral assessments and interventions in specified clinics.
• Teach and mentor medical students and residents.
• Conduct clinical and/or basic research in Pediatric Psychology.
• Perform faculty member duties including committee assignments.

Skills

Clinical care for children

Behavioral assessment and intervention

Teaching medical students

Clinical research

Mentoring students

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Eligibility for clinical licensure in Illinois

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 Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks a Pediatric Psychologist to serve the Child Development, Endocrinology, and Pulmonology sections. The psychologist will provide psychological assessment, consultation, and intervention services to children, adolescents, and families in these clinics. The role is an integral part of an interdisciplinary care team, working with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other specialists to support 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 Ventilation 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 and 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 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 presentations.

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 comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.