Staff Psychologist Jobs
Staff Psychologist jobs are open across healthcare systems, federal agencies, universities, and community mental health centers, from entry-level to senior clinical roles, with specializations in trauma-focused care, neuropsychology, and health psychology. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in clinical or counseling psychology
- Active Virginia license as a Clinical Psychologist
- Eligible for liability/malpractice insurance
- Experience administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive, achievement, personality, and emotional/behavioral measures
- Experience with trauma, co-occurring disorders, and risk assessment
- Excellent written communication, with the ability to produce clear, timely reports
- Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for incoming residents, including records review, clinical interview, test administration and scoring, and integrated written reports
- Deliver reports promptly so findings can shape treatment early upon admission
- Lead feedback sessions with families, explaining findings in plain, compassionate language and answering their questions
- Review results with treatment teams and translate findings into clear treatment and discharge recommendations
- Provide diagnostic clarification, particularly for complex presentations, in collaboration with psychiatric providers
- Consult with clinical leadership and therapists, and participate in high-acuity case reviews
- Contribute to risk formulation and clinical decision-making
- Provide staff in-services on diagnostic clarity, interpreting assessment results, and risk formulation
- Maintain assessment standards, documentation, and test materials in line with licensing and accreditation requirements
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution
- Employer-sponsored Life and AD&D and
- Employer-sponsored Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Generous Paid Annual Leave (Vacation)
- Paid Sick leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement, details below:
- $3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure
- $5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure
- PLSF Eligible Non-Profit Organization (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program)
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP and Premium CALM membership)
- Annual performance reviews
- Employee events and activities
- Opportunities for advancement
- And more!
- Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in clinical or counseling psychology
- Active Virginia license as a Clinical Psychologist
- Eligible for liability/malpractice insurance
- Experience administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive, achievement, personality, and emotional/behavioral measures
- Experience with trauma, co-occurring disorders, and risk assessment
- Excellent written communication, with the ability to produce clear, timely reports
- Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for incoming residents, including records review, clinical interview, test administration and scoring, and integrated written reports
- Deliver reports promptly so findings can shape treatment early upon admission
- Lead feedback sessions with families, explaining findings in plain, compassionate language and answering their questions
- Review results with treatment teams and translate findings into clear treatment and discharge recommendations
- Provide diagnostic clarification, particularly for complex presentations, in collaboration with psychiatric providers
- Consult with clinical leadership and therapists, and participate in high-acuity case reviews
- Contribute to risk formulation and clinical decision-making
- Provide staff in-services on diagnostic clarity, interpreting assessment results, and risk formulation
- Maintain assessment standards, documentation, and test materials in line with licensing and accreditation requirements
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution
- Employer-sponsored Life and AD&D and
- Employer-sponsored Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Generous Paid Annual Leave (Vacation)
- Paid Sick leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement, details below:
- $3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure
- $5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure
- PLSF Eligible Non-Profit Organization (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program)
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP and Premium CALM membership)
- Annual performance reviews
- Employee events and activities
- Opportunities for advancement
- And more!
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Who's Hiring
- US Department of Veterans Affairs67
- University Health2
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas2
- Public Health Management Corporation2
- Florida Tech1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff psychologist jobs.
- Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) from an APA-accredited program
- Current state licensure as a psychologist or eligibility for licensure within a defined timeframe
- Completed APA-accredited internship and, for many federal or hospital positions, postdoctoral fellowship
- Experience providing individual and group psychotherapy across diverse clinical populations
- Proficiency in psychological assessment and report writing using standardized instruments
- Ability to work within interdisciplinary treatment teams in medical or institutional settings
Tips for Your Staff Psychologist Job Search
Tailor your CV to the setting
Staff psychologist roles in VA medical centers, university counseling centers, and correctional facilities each expect different emphasis. Reorder your experience so the most relevant clinical populations and treatment modalities appear first for each application you send.
List your licensure status precisely
Hiring managers scan for your license type, the state it covers, and whether you're fully licensed or on a supervised pathway. Put that information in your resume header so it's visible before a reviewer reads a single line of your experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists staff psychologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Name your assessment tools explicitly
Job postings for staff psychologist roles often screen for fluency with specific batteries like the MMPI-3, PAI, or Halstead-Reitan. List the instruments you've administered and interpreted by name, not just the category, so your resume clears automated screening.
Prepare a supervision and consultation narrative
Many panels ask how you handle consultation with psychiatry, social work, or primary care. Before your interview, write out two or three concrete examples of interdisciplinary cases where your psychological assessment or treatment plan directly shaped another provider's decision.
Negotiate start date around licensing timelines
If you're awaiting full licensure or a reciprocity transfer, name that timeline in your cover letter and again during the offer stage. Many employers can accommodate a delayed start rather than restart a search, but only if you raise it early.
Staff Psychologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most staff psychologists?
The companies hiring the most staff psychologists right now include US Department of Veterans Affairs, University Health, and University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal healthcare systems, large academic medical centers, and regional community mental health networks consistently represent the highest volume of active postings.
How many staff psychologist jobs are remote?
About 22% of staff psychologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth options concentrated in outpatient therapy, health psychology consultation, and neuropsychological report writing rather than in-person assessment or inpatient roles, which still require on-site presence.
How do you become a staff psychologist?
You earn a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program, complete an APA-accredited predoctoral internship, and finish any required postdoctoral supervised hours. You then pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology and apply for licensure in the state where you plan to work. Many institutional employers, especially VA facilities, have their own credentialing steps on top of state licensure.
How do you get hired as a staff psychologist with limited experience?
Focus on roles that explicitly accept candidates who are pre-licensed or who completed their internship within the last two years, as many community mental health centers and federally qualified health centers hire at that stage with supervision built into the position. Highlight the clinical populations from your practicum and internship rotations that match the job description, and ask directly during screening whether the role carries a supervision stipend or licensure support.
What does the staff psychologist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen conducted by HR or a clinical director, followed by a panel interview that typically includes psychologists, a psychiatrist or medical director, and sometimes a social worker or case manager. You'll often be asked to walk through a de-identified case that demonstrates your assessment and conceptualization skills. Federal positions, including VA roles, add a structured competency-based interview and a credentialing review before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to staff psychologist jobs?
You can find and apply to staff psychologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your license state, clinical specialty, and setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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