Pediatric Psychologist

About the role

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.

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.
• Evidence of academic productivity as evidenced by training, published papers, and conference presentations.
• Eligibility for clinical licensure in the State of Illinois.

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

Benefits

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.