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Adena Health
Chillicothe, Ohio

Psychologist

Psychologist 9.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Clinical Psychologist

Adena Health | Chillicothe, Ohio

Full-Time | Employed Position

Adena Health is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our growing, collaborative behavioral health team in Chillicothe, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychologist who values high-quality clinical care, strong interdisciplinary support, and meaningful community impact.

Position Overview

The Clinical Psychologist will focus on direct patient care, providing both psychotherapy and psychological testing/assessment. You will typically see 6–8 therapy patients per day in a supportive outpatient setting that prioritizes thoughtful care over volume.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated behavioral health team that includes:

  • 4 Physicians
  • 3 Nurse Practitioners
  • 4 Psychologists
  • 5 Psychotherapists
  • 3 Psychiatry Residents

This role is a full-time employed position within the multispecialty Adena Medical Group, offering a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Schedule & Practice Details

  • Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Provider Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Setting: Outpatient clinic
  • EMR: Epic

Qualifications

  • Required Education: PhD in Psychology
  • Licensure or license-eligible in Ohio

Compensation & Benefits

  • Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 (up to $30,000 based on experience)
  • Relocation Assistance: $15,000
  • CME Allowance: $2,000 annually
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible employer
  • Generous benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off

About Adena Health

Adena Health is an independent, not-for-profit, locally governed health system that has been proudly serving our communities for more than 125 years. Guided by a mission to serve, Adena provides care to more than 400,000 residents across south central and southern Ohio.

Our integrated system includes hospitals in Chillicothe, Greenfield, Washington Court House, and Waverly, along with more than 40 care locations supported by:

  • 4,500 employees
  • Over 200 physician partners
  • More than 150 advanced practice providers

Adena offers a wide range of specialty services, including orthopedics and sports medicine, heart and vascular care, pediatrics and women’s health, oncology, and more.

About Chillicothe & South Central Ohio

Located less than one hour from Columbus, Chillicothe offers the charm of a historic community with easy access to major metropolitan areas, including Cincinnati (just two hours away). The area features a revitalized downtown, growing local industries, and convenient access to major highways.

Residents Enjoy

  • Affordable cost of living
  • Scenic landscapes and outdoor recreation
  • A strong sense of community
  • Proximity to major Midwest markets—over 60% of the U.S. population is within a day’s drive

South Central Ohio blends professional opportunity with a high quality of life, making it an ideal place to live, work, and grow.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Psychologist will focus on direct patient care, providing both psychotherapy and psychological testing/assessment in a supportive outpatient setting. This role involves working alongside a dedicated behavioral health team including physicians, nurse practitioners, and other psychologists.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Outpatient Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist at Adena Health a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychology — ranked against 1,736 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
42% this job
Sign-on bonus
35% this job
Loan repayment
23% this job
PSLF eligible
15% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Psychology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,736 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Chillicothe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$246k
Typical market rent
$990/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Adena Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Chillicothe, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus
$15,000 relocation assistance
$2,000 CME allowance
Health insurance
Dental and vision
Retirement plan
Paid time off
PSLF eligible