Pediatric Psychologist

University-of-Illinoi; 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 College of Medicine Peoria seeks a Pediatric Psychologist within the Department of Pediatrics to contribute to child development and rehabilitation services for children with neurodevelopmental conditions.

The role involves psychoeducational testing, treatment planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support families and patients. Training in health psychology and licensure eligibility in Illinois are required.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in psychology with subspecialty training in health psychology.
• Eligibility for clinical licensure in Illinois.
• Evidence of academic productivity (training, publications, presentations).

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational and developmental testing as part of neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Develop treatment plans for infants and children with neurodevelopmental disabilities with an interdisciplinary team.
• Perform developmental testing for at-risk infants and toddlers.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and other staff to coordinate care.
• Write comprehensive assessment reports.
• Provide behavioral interventions and address behaviors associated with neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Contribute to teaching medical students and residents in pediatrics.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Psychoeducational testing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Developmental testing

Report writing

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Job description

Posted on: 7/24/2026 - Application Deadline: 10/22/2026

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position(s) 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. This allows UICOMP 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. In addition, they contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include JumpSimulation, 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 a 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 Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is looking to add pediatric psychology to the program. The pediatric psychologist will work with developmental behavioral pediatrics, neurodevelopmental pediatrics, child development advanced practice registered nurses, social work, dietitian, nurses, and additional clinical staff to provide comprehensive care to patient with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. The Child Development and Rehabilitation program is an active program working in the areas of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, pediatric feeding disorders, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, congenital heart neurodevelopmental follow-up, Down Syndrome and other genetic syndrome follow-up.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational testing and other developmental tests as part of neurodevelopmental assessment along with neurodevelopmental and developmental behavioral providers.
• Participation in the development of treatment plans for infants and children with neurodevelopmental disabilities with an interdisciplinary team.
• Developmental testing for infants and toddlers who are at risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Collaboration in patient and family care with the Child Development and Rehabilitation Team including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social work, dietitians and other clinical staff.
• Writing of comprehensive assessment reports.
• Provide behavioral interventions for this special group of children.
• Treatment of behavioral issues common to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Teaching medical students, residents and fellows in pediatrics, nurse practitioner nurse fellows.
• 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

• Fellowship in pediatric psychology.
• Experience working with children and their families who have complex medical conditions.
• Interest in leading/participating in research or quality improvement in the area of child development and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Interest in providing supervision to fellows in pediatric psychology in the future

The budgeted salary range for the position is $108,000 to $140,000 per year.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

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.

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.

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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, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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.