About this role
About the Role
The Pediatric Psychologist will provide psychological assessment, consultation, and intervention services to children, adolescents and families within the Child Development, Pediatric Endocrinology and Pediatric Pulmonology clinics. As an integral member of an interdisciplinary care team, the role supports the emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of pediatric patients with complex medical and developmental conditions.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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 presentations.
- 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 excellence in clinical care.
- Interest in working with cystic fibrosis, sleep, and medically complex patients.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $108,000 to $140,000 per year.
- Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.