Psychologist United States

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What the job involves

  • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and evaluations.
  • Provide psychotherapy to address mental health needs.
  • Create individualized treatment plans for clients.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care.
  • Review clinical records and collateral information.
  • Prepare clear and comprehensive evaluation reports.

Summed up from 30 recent Psychologist job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Psychological Assessment 3 in 10 postings
  • Behavioral Health 2 in 10 postings
  • Telehealth 2 in 10 postings
  • Neuropsychology 1 in 10 postings
  • Psychology 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Clinical Psychologist 3 in 10 postings
  • PsyD 3 in 10 postings
  • PhD in Psychology 2 in 10 postings
  • Licensed Clinician 1 in 10 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 20 postings
  • State License 1 in 45 postings
  • Board Certified 1 in 50 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 55 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 2 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 2 years.

Education asked for

  • Bachelor's degree 1 in 25 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 10 postings
  • Doctorate 8 in 10 postings

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Is this role in demand?

1,964 open Psychologist jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $132,500 a year (most between $114k and $160k). See the full salary breakdown

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