Pediatric Psychologist

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

Job summary

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks a Pediatric Psychologist to join the Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation in the Department of Pediatrics. The role focuses on testing, assessment, treatment planning, and collaborative care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

The position offers a pathway to licensure in Illinois, opportunities for teaching, and involvement in clinical research or quality improvement, with a competitive salary and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology with health psychology subspecialty.
• Eligibility for clinical licensure in Illinois.
• Evidence of academic productivity: training, publications, presentations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational and developmental testing as part of neurodevelopmental assessment.
• Contribute to treatment plan development with an interdisciplinary team.
• Perform developmental testing for at-risk infants/children.
• Collaborate with pediatric physicians, nurses, social workers and dietitians in patient care.
• Write comprehensive assessment reports.
• Provide behavioral interventions for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Teach medical students and residents in pediatrics.
• Perform related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Pediatric psychology

Neurodevelopmental testing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD) with health psychology subspecialty

Job description

Posted on: 11/6/2026 - Application Deadline: 2/4/2027

TheUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates forthe position(s) of Pediatric Psychologist in the Department of Pediatrics

Aboutthe University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

TheUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of oneof the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known forhaving small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMPstudents to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with ourhospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to morethan 45,000 patients each year. In addition, they contribute to medicaleducation and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physicianresidents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include JumpSimulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, alongwith OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and CarleHearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute withtranslational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology. Learnmore about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helpingto transform healthcare here: https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/ .

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, 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 feeing 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 salaryrange for the position is $108,000 to $140,000 per year.

Salary is competitive and commensurate withqualifications 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.