Psychologist

1 day ago
Sacramento, California$114K - $132KFull TimePsychology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends
Practice Authority in California
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 ALTA CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CENTER INC as a Psychologist – Sacramento, $114K-$132K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide psychological evaluations for developmental disabilities (DD); consult with vendored psychologists,.
  • provide consultation and training on related DD and mental health issues; occasionally provide court testimo.
  • provide internal and external outreach presentations and trainings related to regional center eligibility an.

Requirements

  • solving ability, clinical judgment, and interpersonal skills. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $114K - $132K
  • 39 days PTO.
  • Pension plan offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with ALTA CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CENTER INC in United States.

Key Skills

Psychological testingDiagnostic evaluationReport writingCognitive functioning assessmentAutism assessmentMental health assessmentDifferential diagnosisClinical formulationChart reviewDevelopmental disabilities knowledgeClinical judgmentAnalytical abilityProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsTraining deliveryCourt testimony
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist at ALTA CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CENTER a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychology position at ALTA CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CENTER 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

ALTA CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CENTER lists compensation for this psychologist position at $55k to $63k 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 Sacramento, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($55k–$63k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychological testing, Diagnostic evaluation, Report writing, Cognitive functioning assessment, Autism assessment, Mental health assessment, Differential diagnosis, Clinical formulation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The psychologist will perform psychological evaluations for developmental disabilities and provide clinical consultation to staff and managers. They will also participate in internal committees, conduct chart reviews for eligibility, and provide occasional court testimony.

Benefits package: 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage, 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees plus dependents, 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage, 100% employer-paid long term disability coverage, Flexible benefits pre-tax spending program, CalPERS employee pension plan, 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities, 17-22 annual vacation days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About ALTA CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CENTER

Individual and Family Services
Sacramento, California
5-10

Benefits & Perks

90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage
100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees plus dependents
100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage
100% employer-paid long term disability coverage
Flexible benefits pre-tax spending program
CalPERS employee pension plan
457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities
17-22 annual vacation days
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

yesterday