Pediatric Psychologist

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.