Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Illinois
Child Psychiatrist jobs in Illinois are among the most active in the Midwest, with consistent demand from community mental health centers, academic medical systems, and integrated health networks serving children and adolescents from entry-level attending positions through senior and medical director roles. Chicago, Evanston, and Springfield anchor the hiring market, where established systems like Lurie Children's Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, and Northwestern Medicine maintain ongoing staffing needs. The most in-demand specialties are inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry, telepsychiatry programs, and early intervention services for developmental and trauma-related conditions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We offer Psychiatrists:
- Fee For Service Productivity Model - W2
- Generous Sign-on bonus.
- Flexible work schedules. Full-time and part-time available.
- 100% outpatient work. No On-Call Requirements
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 4% match 401k, and paid parental leave
- Collegial work environment.
- Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-levels (optional).
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Full time billers and full-time schedulers
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
Child Psychiatrists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Child Psychiatrists that are:
- Fully licensed in Illinois or within the Illinois licensing process, BC or BE within 3 years of completing residency, and unencumbered DEA.
- Experienced in both medication management as well as therapy for child and adolescent populations.
We offer Psychiatrists:
- Fee For Service Productivity Model - W2
- Generous Sign-on bonus.
- Flexible work schedules. Full-time and part-time available.
- 100% outpatient work. No On-Call Requirements
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 4% match 401k, and paid parental leave
- Collegial work environment.
- Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-levels (optional).
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Full time billers and full-time schedulers
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
Child Psychiatrists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Child Psychiatrists that are:
- Fully licensed in Illinois or within the Illinois licensing process, BC or BE within 3 years of completing residency, and unencumbered DEA.
- Experienced in both medication management as well as therapy for child and adolescent populations.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Child Psychiatrist Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health25
- Northwestern University2
- Lake County, IL1
- Compass Health Center1
- Rush University Medical Center1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in child psychiatrist jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois medical license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Board certification or active candidacy in child and adolescent psychiatry through ABPN
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited general psychiatry residency and child psychiatry fellowship
- Current DEA registration with appropriate schedule authorizations for Illinois practice
- Experience with evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care
- Familiarity with Illinois Medicaid billing, prior authorization processes, and documentation standards
Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a child psychiatrist in Illinois?
You become a child psychiatrist in Illinois by completing medical school, a general psychiatry residency, and a two-year child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, then applying for an Illinois medical license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Passing the USMLE steps and obtaining a controlled substance license from IDFPR are required before practicing. Most Illinois health systems also expect board certification or active candidacy from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
How much do child psychiatrists make in Illinois?
Child psychiatrists in Illinois earn a median of about $258,740 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $134,770 for the lowest 10% to over $447,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire child psychiatrists in Illinois?
Employers hiring child psychiatrists in Illinois right now include LifeStance Health, Northwestern University, and Lake County, IL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's combination of large academic medical centers, community mental health organizations, and state-contracted behavioral health providers creates a broad range of institutional and outpatient hiring across the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most child psychiatrist jobs?
Chicago, Naperville, and Peoria have the most child psychiatrist openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share of demand through its concentration of pediatric academic medical centers and community mental health networks, while suburban areas like Evanston benefit from major hospital systems headquartered nearby, and Springfield sees consistent openings tied to state government health programs and regional community behavioral health organizations.
Are there remote child psychiatrist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than many clinical specialties, because child psychiatry adapted quickly to telepsychiatry during and after the pandemic. About 75% of child psychiatrist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting ongoing telehealth program expansion. Diagnostic consultations, medication management follow-ups, and school-based telepsychiatry programs are the segments most likely to be offered remotely.
How can I get hired as a child psychiatrist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path for a new child psychiatrist in Illinois is completing your fellowship and applying directly to staffed training programs or new-attendant cohorts at large academic systems such as Lurie Children's Hospital or Rush University Medical Center, both of which regularly bring on graduating fellows. Community mental health centers funded through the Illinois Department of Human Services also hire early-career psychiatrists and often provide structured supervision. Holding an active IDFPR medical license and ABPN board candidacy gives a new candidate a clear competitive edge over those still pending credentialing.
Where can I find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find roles that fit your experience, specialty focus, and preferred location in Illinois, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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