Pediatric Psychologist

Location: Peoria, IL, US · Posted: 7/24/2026 · Closes: 10/22/2026 · Reference: 20494

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 feeing disorders, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, congenital heart neurodevelopmental follow-up, Down Syndrome and other genetic syndrome follow-up. Duties 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.