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Child Psychologist jobs are open across healthcare systems, schools, private practice, and government agencies, from entry-level licensed associate to senior clinical and supervisory roles, with specializations in pediatric trauma, developmental disorders, and behavioral assessment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Dirksen Center for Neurobehavioral Health (DCN) is seeking a licensed clinical psychologist to join our team. Psychologists provide outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, and families in both private practice and primary care consultative settings. Therapists currently work alongside pediatricians and DCN neuropsychologists to provide outpatient intervention in our main office and in the offices of our partner pediatricians in Crystal Lake, IL. The most frequent referrals pertain to anxiety, ADHD and executive functioning challenges, depression, parent training, behavioral difficulties, sleep challenges, and feeding/eating concerns. Opportunities to conduct developmental (18 months to 4 years) or psychological (5 to 18 years) assessments are available for those who are interested. In addition, interested psychologists have the opportunity to supervise pre-doctoral therapy trainees from local training programs. Finally, psychologists will have the option to participate in program development and the provision of group therapy.
The Dirksen Center is a well-established and highly collaborative private practice located in Arlington Heights, IL. Our team consists of 5 doctoral-level psychologists as well as pre- and post-doctoral trainees, administrative staff, and practice managers. Staff meetings for psychologists occur twice per month, with opportunities for case consultation and review of relevant literature.
This is a 1099 position with flexibility regarding part-time or full-time caseload and the option for W2 employment in the future. Scheduling is flexible but given that most patients are of school-age applicants will need to have some evening and/or weekend availability. Administrative support including scheduling, billing, verification of benefits, and paneling/credentialing support is in place. For W2 employees, employee health insurance is available as well as life insurance, a generous PTO policy, funds for continuing education, and several paid holidays. Interested candidates should submit a CV and letter of interest to info@dirksencenter.com. More information about the practice can be found online at www.dirksencenter.com.
Required:
· Doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or educational psychology.
· APA-approved pre-doctoral internship.
· Current license to practice in the state of IL (or immediately license-eligible).
· Specialized training and experience working with children and adolescents.
Preferred:
· Experience in parent training and/or family therapy.
· Experience working in a multidisciplinary, medical, or primary care setting.
· Experience working with childhood trauma.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $112,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in child psychologist jobs.
- Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) from an accredited program
- Active state licensure as a psychologist or eligibility for supervised licensure
- Experience administering and interpreting standardized psychometric assessments with children
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions such as CBT, TF-CBT, or behavioral therapy
- Completion of an APA-accredited internship or equivalent supervised clinical training
- Familiarity with IDEA, IEP processes, and school-based psychological services
Tips for Your Child Psychologist Job Search
Tailor your resume to assessment tools
List the specific psychometric instruments you're trained in, such as WISC-V, BASC-3, or ADOS-2. Hiring managers screen resumes for these by name, and a generic 'psychological testing' line won't pass an applicant tracking system scan.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists child psychologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your licensure level and specialty and apply directly to each listing without jumping between sites.
Match your license level to the posting
Job listings often specify Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, or Postdoctoral Fellow separately. Applying to a fully licensed role before you've completed your supervised hours leads to automatic disqualification, so read the requirements before you submit.
Highlight population-specific clinical hours
Employers in pediatric settings want to see hours logged specifically with children and adolescents, not just general clinical populations. Break your supervised hours down by age group on your CV so reviewers don't have to guess.
Prepare a case conceptualization for interviews
Many child psychologist interviews include a live or written case presentation. Practice walking through your diagnostic reasoning using a de-identified case, covering presenting concerns, assessment rationale, differential diagnoses, and treatment recommendations in a structured format.
Negotiate supervision and CPD support upfront
If you're at the associate or post-doc stage, ask during the offer stage about supervision hours, supervisor credentials, and continuing education funding. These affect your path to full licensure and are often negotiable before you sign.
Child Psychologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most child psychologists?
Kaiser Permanente, Soar Autism Center, and LifeStance Health are hiring the most child psychologists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Michigan, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts, children's hospitals, and community mental health centers tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many child psychologist jobs are remote?
About 54% of child psychologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the expansion of telehealth in pediatric mental health. Remote roles are most common in therapy and consultation positions, while assessment-heavy roles and school-based positions almost always require in-person work.
How do you become a child psychologist?
You earn a doctoral degree in clinical, school, or counseling psychology from an accredited program, then complete an APA-accredited predoctoral internship focused on child and adolescent populations. After that, you complete required postdoctoral supervised hours in your state, pass the EPPP, and apply for full licensure. Some roles also require a school psychology credential issued by your state's education department.
How do you get hired as a child psychologist with little experience?
Focus on roles that explicitly accept licensed associates, postdoctoral fellows, or candidates under supervision. Highlight your practicum and internship placements with child populations in detail on your CV, name the specific assessments and treatment models you used, and target community mental health centers and school districts, which are more likely to hire and supervise early-career candidates than private group practices.
What does the child psychologist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm licensure status and clinical background. A panel interview with clinical supervisors or department leads typically follows, often including a case presentation or scenario-based questions about assessment interpretation and treatment planning. School district roles may also require a demonstration of how you would communicate findings to parents and teachers.
Where can I find and apply to child psychologist jobs?
You can find and apply to child psychologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your licensure level, population focus, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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