CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

16 days ago
Rhode Island$74K - $84KFull TimePsychology
Practice Authority in Rhode Island
No Prescribing

Therapy and assessment only in this state.

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join State of Rhode Island as a Clinical Psychologist – No Weekends in United States. Department Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals Division Social/Human Services Salary $74,233.00 - $83,955.

Key Responsibilities

  • patient or out

Requirements

  • Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
  • Class Revised: November 13, 1983 Editorial Review: March 15, 2003 Class Revised: May 12, 2019 Supplemental Information Licensed Clinical Professional preferred (PhD, LMHC, or LCSW).

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $74K - $84K
  • Pension plan offered.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with State of Rhode Island in United States.

Key Skills

Psychological PrinciplesTestingPatient ContactDiagnosisTreatmentProjective TechniquesPsychometrySupervisionTreatment PlanningResearchPsychological AssessmentsIndividual CounsellingGroup TherapyAddiction CounsellingBehavior ModificationDocumentation
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST at State of careers Rhode Island a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychology position at State of careers Rhode Island is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

State of careers Rhode Island lists compensation for this psychologist position at $74k to $84k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Rhode Island.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($74k–$84k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychological Principles, Testing, Patient Contact, Diagnosis, Treatment, Projective Techniques, Psychometry, Supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Psychologist will provide direct psychological patient care, including assessments, individual and group counseling, competency education, and addiction services, while also coordinating multidisciplinary treatment teams and ensuring proper documentation.

Benefits package: State Retirement System, Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, Direct Deposit. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About State of careers Rhode Island

Government Administration
Providence, Rhode Island
2-5

Benefits & Perks

State Retirement System
Health Insurance
Dental/Vision
Direct Deposit
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

16d ago

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