Pediatric Psychologist

Posted on: 7/24/2026 - Final date to receive applications: 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 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 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 psycho educational 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…