Pediatric Psychologist: Neurodevelopment & Autism Care

UIC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a Pediatric Psychologist to join the Department of Pediatrics and collaborate with allied health professionals to care for children with developmental and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

The role is focused on assessment, intervention, and education within an active Child Development and Rehabilitation program, with opportunities for teaching and research. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

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

• 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.

Education

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

Job description

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a Pediatric Psychologist to join the Department of Pediatrics and collaborate with allied health professionals to care for children with developmental and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

The role is focused on assessment, intervention, and education within an active Child Development and Rehabilitation program, with opportunities for teaching and research. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.