Pediatric Psychologist

Pediatric Psychologist

Hiring Department : UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location : Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1041958

Posting Close Date : 9/28/2026

Salary: $108,000 to $140,000per year

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.

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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 Sections of Child Development, Endocrinology, and Pulmonology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria are looking to add a Pediatric Psychologist to the program. The Pediatric Psychologist will provide psychological assessment, consultation, and intervention services to children, adolescents and families within Child Development, Pediatric Endocrinology and Pediatric Pulmonology clinics. As an integral member of an interdisciplinary care team, the Pediatric Psychologist will work alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other specialists to support the emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of pediatric 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 Vent 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 & 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 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

• 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 excellnce in clinical care
• Interest in working with cystic fibrosis, sleep, and medically complex patients

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For fullestconsideration please apply by 7/20/2026.


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

Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity.

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