Clinical Psychologist Jobs
Clinical Psychologist jobs are open across healthcare systems, private practices, schools, government agencies, and community mental health centers, at every level from postdoctoral resident to licensed senior clinician, with specializations in neuropsychology, forensic psychology, and child and adolescent psychology. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Description
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!
Overview
Since 1971, Yale Health Center has been the principal provider of acute, specialty, and primary care for Yale University students, faculty, staff, retirees, and their families. Over 50 years later, Yale Health has more than 50,000 members who come from every state in the country and nearly every country in the world. Our Partnership for Patient-Centered Care means we respect, hear, and involve our patients as an equal partner in their health goals. Physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, physician assistants, and others - are board certified and committed to a team approach to healthcare. As a not-for-profit care provider, managed and led by physicians, our patients come first, and we are continually looking at ways to update and improve our services.
Reporting to the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs within the Mental Health Service line the Clinical Psychologist works within a collaborative care setting to provide patient centered care to a diverse patient population including Yale students, faculty, staff and their families. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment dedicated to the mental health and well-being of the Yale community.
Successful candidates will be dedicated professionals who are stimulated by the idea of working with a unique and diverse patient population, including Yale students, faculty and staff as well as their families. Yale Health is an open and accepting medical home providing culturally sensitive, patient-centered care to all members. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their education and experience, to the diversity and excellence of the Yale community. Yale Health is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home.
The Clinical Psychologist provides individual therapy, group therapy, and couples therapy in Yale Mental Health and Counseling. They assess and diagnose mental illness. They provide culturally competent treatment to patients of varied racial/ethnic identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and sexual/ gender identities. They administer and interpret psychological tests and develop and present written test results and analysis. Serve as liaison to patients, families, and clinical staff on issues and programs pertaining to psychological services. They serve as a liaison to Yale community and develop and deliver outreach programs to the Yale community. They adhere to psychology code of ethical conduct and abide by laws affecting the practice of psychology.
This is a Part Year, 10-Month position, August 1st - May 31st
Schedule: Full-Time; 37.5 HRS; Weekdays 8:30a-5:00p Flexible Schedule. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays/recess periods may also be required. Participates in on-call rotation.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to thrive in an energetic and diverse work environment and work effectively with college age populations and international students.
2. Demonstrated clinical skills as attested by colleagues and supervisors.
3. Proven ability to design and implement workshops and outreach services, and work as a constructive member of a clinical team.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record (EMR)
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated experience in treatment of a wide range of patient population. Familiarity with college mental health services.
Principal Responsibilities
Job Posting Date
09/16/2026Job Category
ProfessionalBargaining Unit
NONCompensation Grade
Clinical & ResearchCompensation Grade Profile
Clinical Psychologist (27)Salary Range
$105,000.00 - $174,000.00Time Type
Full timeDuration Type
StaffWork Model
HybridBackground Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
Description
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!
Overview
Since 1971, Yale Health Center has been the principal provider of acute, specialty, and primary care for Yale University students, faculty, staff, retirees, and their families. Over 50 years later, Yale Health has more than 50,000 members who come from every state in the country and nearly every country in the world. Our Partnership for Patient-Centered Care means we respect, hear, and involve our patients as an equal partner in their health goals. Physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, physician assistants, and others - are board certified and committed to a team approach to healthcare. As a not-for-profit care provider, managed and led by physicians, our patients come first, and we are continually looking at ways to update and improve our services.
Reporting to the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs within the Mental Health Service line the Clinical Psychologist works within a collaborative care setting to provide patient centered care to a diverse patient population including Yale students, faculty, staff and their families. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment dedicated to the mental health and well-being of the Yale community.
Successful candidates will be dedicated professionals who are stimulated by the idea of working with a unique and diverse patient population, including Yale students, faculty and staff as well as their families. Yale Health is an open and accepting medical home providing culturally sensitive, patient-centered care to all members. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their education and experience, to the diversity and excellence of the Yale community. Yale Health is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home.
The Clinical Psychologist provides individual therapy, group therapy, and couples therapy in Yale Mental Health and Counseling. They assess and diagnose mental illness. They provide culturally competent treatment to patients of varied racial/ethnic identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and sexual/ gender identities. They administer and interpret psychological tests and develop and present written test results and analysis. Serve as liaison to patients, families, and clinical staff on issues and programs pertaining to psychological services. They serve as a liaison to Yale community and develop and deliver outreach programs to the Yale community. They adhere to psychology code of ethical conduct and abide by laws affecting the practice of psychology.
This is a Part Year, 10-Month position, August 1st - May 31st
Schedule: Full-Time; 37.5 HRS; Weekdays 8:30a-5:00p Flexible Schedule. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays/recess periods may also be required. Participates in on-call rotation.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to thrive in an energetic and diverse work environment and work effectively with college age populations and international students.
2. Demonstrated clinical skills as attested by colleagues and supervisors.
3. Proven ability to design and implement workshops and outreach services, and work as a constructive member of a clinical team.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record (EMR)
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated experience in treatment of a wide range of patient population. Familiarity with college mental health services.
Principal Responsibilities
Job Posting Date
09/16/2026Job Category
ProfessionalBargaining Unit
NONCompensation Grade
Clinical & ResearchCompensation Grade Profile
Clinical Psychologist (27)Salary Range
$105,000.00 - $174,000.00Time Type
Full timeDuration Type
StaffWork Model
HybridBackground Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health172
- US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA34U
- Sailor Health27
- Prosper Health24
- Empower Mental Health21
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services72
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Education16
- Technology & Software6
- Government & Public Sector2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical psychologist jobs.
- Doctoral degree in clinical psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) from an APA-accredited program
- Current, active state psychology license or eligibility for licensure by start date
- Experience delivering evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and billing
- Completion of an APA-accredited predoctoral internship and, for many roles, a postdoctoral fellowship
- Demonstrated experience with psychological testing, assessment, and diagnostic report writing
Tips for Your Clinical Psychologist Job Search
Tailor your CV to licensure requirements
Hiring panels for clinical psychologist roles verify your license state before reading anything else. List your license number, issuing state, and expiration date at the top of your CV so recruiters can confirm eligibility in seconds, not after a phone screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical psychologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your evidence-based therapy modalities
Job postings for clinical psychologists frequently filter for specific modalities like CBT, DBT, or EMDR. Name each modality you're trained in explicitly in your resume's skills section rather than burying them in a job description narrative.
Research the setting before your interview
Clinical psychologist interviews differ sharply by setting. A hospital system will probe caseload management and documentation under an EHR, while a private group practice focuses on referral-building and retention. Study the employer's patient population and billing model before you walk in.
Address supervision hours honestly on applications
Many postings specify a minimum number of supervised hours for full licensure. If you're still accumulating hours toward licensure, say so clearly and name your supervising psychologist's credentials. Ambiguity here delays offers or gets applications screened out.
Negotiate start dates around board exam timelines
If you're awaiting EPPP results or a state board decision, negotiate a conditional start date rather than delaying your application. Most employers will hold an offer for a credentialing window, but you have to ask for it explicitly.
Clinical Psychologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical psychologists?
The companies hiring the most clinical psychologists right now include LifeStance Health, US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, and Sailor Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems, community mental health organizations, and the Department of Veterans Affairs consistently account for a large portion of active openings nationally.
How many clinical psychologist jobs are remote?
About 63% of clinical psychologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with telehealth therapy roles and psychological consultation positions making up the largest share of remote work. Neuropsychological assessment and court-ordered forensic evaluation roles almost always require in-person attendance, so remote availability varies significantly by specialization.
How do you become a clinical psychologist?
You complete a doctoral program in clinical psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association, which includes a predoctoral internship. After graduating, you complete a postdoctoral supervised experience requirement set by your target state, then pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. You then apply for a state license, and once issued, you can practice independently as a licensed clinical psychologist.
How do you get hired as a clinical psychologist with little experience?
Start by targeting postdoctoral fellowship positions and associate psychologist roles that are structured for candidates pursuing full licensure. Emphasize your practicum placements, the populations you assessed or treated, and any specialized training in high-demand modalities like DBT or trauma-focused CBT. Community mental health centers and federally qualified health centers frequently hire pre-licensed clinicians under supervision and offer a direct path to building your clinical hours.
What does the clinical psychologist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes begin with a phone screen focused on licensure status and setting fit, followed by a video or in-person interview with a clinical director or team lead. Candidates for assessment-heavy roles are often asked to walk through a sample report or discuss their testing battery. Final-round interviews at health systems may include a peer panel and a review of your documentation style or case conceptualization approach.
Where can I find and apply to clinical psychologist jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical psychologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your licensure, specialization, and preferred setting, and apply directly to each listing. No third-party redirects are involved, so your application goes straight to the employer.
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