Senior Level Child Therapist Jobs
Senior level child therapist jobs place experienced clinicians in charge of complex caseloads, clinical program direction, and the supervision of junior and mid-level staff who carry out day-to-day care. Openings are concentrated across outpatient, community mental health, and school-based settings in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like Meta, HealthStream, and University of Florida hiring at this level now.
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Child and Adolescent)
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Psychiatry
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1041696
Posting Close Date: 9/16/2026
Salary: $280,000 to $325,000 per year
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks a child and adolescent psychiatrist with strong interest in graduate medical education to expand services and strengthen educational training for general psychiatry residents and medical students.
About the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of one of the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known for having small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMP students to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with our hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to more than 45,000 patients each year. In addition, they contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include Jump Simulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, along with OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and Carle Hearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute with translational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.
Learn more about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helping to transform healthcare here: https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The faculty member will work with the Department Chair to develop outpatient and community-based clinical services for children, adolescents and their families within the UICOMP system. The faculty member will provide guidance and oversight to an emerging enterprise to facilitate the mission of the department for clinical care, education, scholarship, and outreach. The faculty member will support the development a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, spearheading collaboration with community partners.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Direct patient care & expansion of child and adolescent psychiatric services
- Supervision and teaching of general psychiatry residents and medical students
- Function as a University faculty member, performing such duties as are appropriate to academic rank and position
- Supporting the development of an ACGME-accredited child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, administration of the program, accountable for operations, teaching, scholarly activity, recruitment and selection, faculty development, orientation, evaluation, and promotion
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO graduate of an LCME/AACOM-accredited medical school
- Graduate of an ACGME-approved child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship
- Licensed or license-eligible in the state of Illinois
- ABPN board-certified in adult and child and adolescent psychiatry
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry
- Experience in administration of educational programs
To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20109?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.
You may be redirected to log into, or to create a new account.
For fullest consideration please apply by 7/20/2026.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $280,000 to $325,000 per year.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation at Request an Accommodation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Child and Adolescent)
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Psychiatry
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1041696
Posting Close Date: 9/16/2026
Salary: $280,000 to $325,000 per year
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks a child and adolescent psychiatrist with strong interest in graduate medical education to expand services and strengthen educational training for general psychiatry residents and medical students.
About the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of one of the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known for having small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMP students to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with our hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to more than 45,000 patients each year. In addition, they contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include Jump Simulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, along with OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and Carle Hearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute with translational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.
Learn more about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helping to transform healthcare here: https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The faculty member will work with the Department Chair to develop outpatient and community-based clinical services for children, adolescents and their families within the UICOMP system. The faculty member will provide guidance and oversight to an emerging enterprise to facilitate the mission of the department for clinical care, education, scholarship, and outreach. The faculty member will support the development a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, spearheading collaboration with community partners.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Direct patient care & expansion of child and adolescent psychiatric services
- Supervision and teaching of general psychiatry residents and medical students
- Function as a University faculty member, performing such duties as are appropriate to academic rank and position
- Supporting the development of an ACGME-accredited child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, administration of the program, accountable for operations, teaching, scholarly activity, recruitment and selection, faculty development, orientation, evaluation, and promotion
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO graduate of an LCME/AACOM-accredited medical school
- Graduate of an ACGME-approved child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship
- Licensed or license-eligible in the state of Illinois
- ABPN board-certified in adult and child and adolescent psychiatry
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry
- Experience in administration of educational programs
To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20109?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.
You may be redirected to log into, or to create a new account.
For fullest consideration please apply by 7/20/2026.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $280,000 to $325,000 per year.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation at Request an Accommodation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Senior Level Child Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level child therapist job?
Employers at this level look for clinicians with an active independent licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent), a demonstrable specialty in evidence-based child and adolescent modalities such as TF-CBT or play therapy, and a history of supervising or mentoring others. A strong candidate also shows ownership over program outcomes, quality improvement contributions, and the ability to manage complex trauma or co-occurring presentations without close oversight.
Which companies hire senior level child therapists?
Companies hiring senior level child therapists right now include Meta, HealthStream, and University of Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from larger behavioral health networks, integrated health systems, school district mental health departments, and nonprofit community mental health organizations that need experienced clinicians to anchor clinical teams.
Are there remote senior level child therapist jobs?
Yes, though the share varies by employer and specialty. About 14% of senior level child therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with telehealth-oriented group practices and digital behavioral health platforms accounting for most fully remote postings. Crisis-intensive, school-based, and residential roles are more likely to require on-site presence at this level.
What makes a child therapist role senior level?
A senior level child therapist role is distinguished by independent clinical authority, ownership of complex or high-acuity cases, and a formal or informal responsibility for the development of less experienced staff. Senior clinicians are expected to lead intake staffing, contribute to clinical policy, drive quality improvement, and serve as a consultative resource on difficult presentations rather than escalating those decisions to a supervisor.
Which industries hire the most senior level child therapists?
Senior Level child therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large multidisciplinary teams, serve high-need pediatric and adolescent populations, and require senior clinicians to sustain clinical quality, meet compliance standards, and mentor staff across multiple program sites.