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Pediatric PsychologistHiring Department: UICOMP-PediatricsLocation: Peoria, IL USARequisition ID: 1039308Posting Close Date: 4/23/2026Salary: $105,000 to $303,163 per yearThe Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation at theUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) is excited to offera 1.0 FTE position to a pediatric psychologist who is interested in developingtheir career working with children with neurodevelopmental differences andtheir families. The Division is a growing program with the vision of providingcomprehensive care to infants, toddlers, children and adolescents withdevelopmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities. The pediatricpsychologist will provide psychoeducational evaluations, developmentalevaluations and behavioral assessments to facilitate these children in meetingtheir full potential and having the best quality of life. The psychologist willcollaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet each child's needs. Theywill also provide behavioral intervention to help the child and family achievetheir goals.The successful candidate has an opportunity to participatein education, research and quality improvement. There is collaboration with theUniversity of Illinois system, OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois, JumpTrading Simulation and Education Center, Easterseals of Central Illinois,Cerebral Palsy Research Network and others.Position SummaryThe 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 & ResponsibilitiesConduct 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 QualificationsPhD or PsyD in psychologyAPA internship in Child or Pediatric psychologyPsychoeducational and developmental testing in children with developmental and neurodevelopmental concernsExperience in behavioral interventions in children with intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Current Illinois Registration/licensure in clinical psychology or eligible in IllinoisPreferred QualificationsFellowship 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 futureAbout University ofIllinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSFHealthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois: UICOMP is one ofthe three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine,one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP's educational programs include 262medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 29 different post graduateprograms, 23 which are accredited by ACGME. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments atUICOMP. In collaboration with the OSFHealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions andover 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty servicesto the pediatric population in Central Illinois. The current research infrastructure withinthe Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician andan internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty.About Children's Hospital of IllinoisLocated in Peoria, OSFHealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois is the third largest pediatrichospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive hospital for kidsdownstate. With 136 beds and more than 140 pediatric subspecialists, OSFChildren's Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outsideof Chicago. Formally established as a pediatric hospital within the walls ofOSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in 1990, OSF Children's Hospital ofIllinois has more than 7,000 inpatient admissions, 75,000 outpatient specialtyvisits, 2,400 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency department visits eachyear. Learn more by visiting .Jump Trading Simulation &Education Center, a part of OSFInnovation, is a collaboration between University of Illinois College ofMedicine Peoria and OSF HealthCare. Jump replicates a variety of patient caresettings to ensure novice and seasoned clinicians can practice handling medicalsituations in a real-world environment. Boasting six floors and 168,000 squarefeet, the center is one of the largest of its kind and provides space forconferences, anatomic training, virtual reality and innovation. For moreinformation, visit About Peoria, IlOne of the oldest communities in Illinois with apopulation of 113,150 Peoria is equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here we have an enviable standard of living,exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets,quality and quantity shopping, our own symphony, our own ballet, BroadwayTheater League, museums, art guilds, first-class medical facilities, thenation's oldest community theater and oldest Santa Claus parade.Our vibrant riverfront showcases a multitude of festivalsand celebrations that light up the summer nights much like our extraordinaryFourth of July Sky Concert fireworks show that draws well over one hundredthousand annually. Residents areflocking to live in the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street thatproduce the perfect lifestyle for a 24/7 city.We have many global businesses that allow Peoria to playall over the world through their products and services. Peoria has begun to diversify its economy withinfotech industries as well. Thus ourbusiness community attracts some of the brightest graduates throughout the nation.To apply, pleasevisit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, "Apply Now".You may beredirected to log into, or to create a new account.For fullestconsideration please apply by 2/13/2026. The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $105,000 to $303,163 per year.Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity.Thisposition is intended to be eligible for benefits.The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Clickfor a complete list of employee benefits: of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including butnot limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with allapplicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit RequiredEmployment Notices and Posters at to view ournon-discrimination statement and find additional information about requiredbackground checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employmenteligibility review through E-Verify.As anEOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications fromindividuals regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disabilitystatus.TheUniversity of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates uponacceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will beperformed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.Theuniversity provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request anaccommodation at (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate reviewprocess for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by aperson.