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Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1042294
Posting Close Date: 10/22/2026
Salary: $108,000 to $140,000 per year
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position(s) of Pediatric Psychologist in the Department of Pediatrics.
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.
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 Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is looking to add pediatric psychology to the program. The pediatric psychologist will work with developmental behavioral pediatrics, neurodevelopmental pediatrics, child development advanced practice registered nurses, social work, dietitian, nurses, and additional clinical staff to provide comprehensive care to patients with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. The Child Development and Rehabilitation program is an active program working in the areas of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, pediatric feeding disorders, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, congenital heart neurodevelopmental follow-up, Down Syndrome and other genetic syndrome follow-up.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct psychoeducational testing and other developmental tests as part of neurodevelopmental assessment along with neurodevelopmental and developmental behavioral providers.
- Participation in the development of treatment plans for infants and children with neurodevelopmental disabilities with an interdisciplinary team.
- Developmental testing for infants and toddlers who are at risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Collaboration in patient and family care with the Child Development and Rehabilitation Team including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social work, dietitians and other clinical staff.
- Writing of comprehensive assessment reports.
- Provide behavioral interventions for this special group of children.
- Treatment of behavioral issues common to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Teaching medical students, residents and fellows in pediatrics, nurse practitioner nurse fellows.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 presentation
Preferred Qualifications
- Fellowship in pediatric psychology.
- Experience working with children and their families who have complex medical conditions.
- Interest in leading/participating in research or quality improvement in the area of child development and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Interest in providing supervision to fellows in pediatric psychology in the future.
To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.
For fullest consideration please apply by 8/14/2026.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $108,000 to $140,000 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.
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.
Pediatric Psychologist
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1042294
Posting Close Date: 10/22/2026
Salary: $108,000 to $140,000 per year
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position(s) of Pediatric Psychologist in the Department of Pediatrics.
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.
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 Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is looking to add pediatric psychology to the program. The pediatric psychologist will work with developmental behavioral pediatrics, neurodevelopmental pediatrics, child development advanced practice registered nurses, social work, dietitian, nurses, and additional clinical staff to provide comprehensive care to patients with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. The Child Development and Rehabilitation program is an active program working in the areas of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, pediatric feeding disorders, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, congenital heart neurodevelopmental follow-up, Down Syndrome and other genetic syndrome follow-up.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct psychoeducational testing and other developmental tests as part of neurodevelopmental assessment along with neurodevelopmental and developmental behavioral providers.
- Participation in the development of treatment plans for infants and children with neurodevelopmental disabilities with an interdisciplinary team.
- Developmental testing for infants and toddlers who are at risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Collaboration in patient and family care with the Child Development and Rehabilitation Team including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social work, dietitians and other clinical staff.
- Writing of comprehensive assessment reports.
- Provide behavioral interventions for this special group of children.
- Treatment of behavioral issues common to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Teaching medical students, residents and fellows in pediatrics, nurse practitioner nurse fellows.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 presentation
Preferred Qualifications
- Fellowship in pediatric psychology.
- Experience working with children and their families who have complex medical conditions.
- Interest in leading/participating in research or quality improvement in the area of child development and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Interest in providing supervision to fellows in pediatric psychology in the future.
To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.
For fullest consideration please apply by 8/14/2026.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $108,000 to $140,000 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.
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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Which companies sponsor visas for psychologists in Illinois?
Illinois employers with documented H-1B visa sponsorship histories for psychologist roles include Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, and Lurie Children's Hospital. Large Federally Qualified Health Centers and university counseling centers in Chicago also regularly sponsor international psychologists, particularly for neuropsychology and clinical psychology positions requiring doctoral-level training.
Which visa types are most common for psychologist roles in Illinois?
The H-1B is the most common visa for psychologists in Illinois, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a doctoral degree in psychology. J-1 visa exchange visitor visas are also widely used for postdoctoral psychology fellows at academic medical centers. Some clinical psychologists at federally designated shortage-area facilities may be eligible for J-1 Conrad 30 waivers upon fellowship completion.
Which cities in Illinois have the most psychologist sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the large majority of psychologist sponsorship activity in Illinois, driven by its concentration of academic medical centers, VA facilities, and hospital systems. Evanston, home to Northwestern University's clinical training programs, also generates sponsorship opportunities. Smaller cities including Peoria, Rockford, and Springfield have opportunities at regional hospital systems and community mental health agencies, particularly in underserved areas with mental health workforce shortages.
How to find psychologist visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate filters psychologist job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability and state, making it straightforward to browse open Illinois roles without sifting through positions that won't support work visa applications. Because sponsorship willingness varies significantly between Illinois employers even within the same sector, using a platform like Migrate Mate that surfaces sponsoring employers directly saves meaningful time during a focused job search in this field.
Are there state-specific considerations for psychologists seeking sponsorship in Illinois?
Illinois requires independent licensure (licensed clinical psychologist designation) for unsupervised practice, which means international candidates at the pre-licensure stage are typically sponsored into supervised postdoctoral positions first. Illinois also participates in the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which can ease future multi-state practice. Employers sponsoring H-1B psychologists must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements for the Chicago or relevant Illinois metropolitan area.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored psychologist jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.