Pediatric Health Psychologist
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Job Description
About the Role
Join American Addiction Centers as a Pediatric Health Psychologist – Hybrid Flexibility in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provision of Clinical Psychological Services 1)COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY.
- Conducts psychodiagnostics assessment (i.
- diagnostic evaluation) according to established clinical protocol, formulates case conceptualization (i.
Requirements
- post-graduate (doctoral level) clinical experience supervised by a licensed Clinical Psychologist and at least 3 years of clinical experience in area of specialization in clinical psychology.
- Advanced knowledge of and skills in psychiatric diagnosis using current DSM criteria.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $114K - $171K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Pediatric Health Psychologist – Hybrid Flexibility.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Health Psychologist at American Addiction Centers a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
This Pediatrics position at American Addiction Centers 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.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Remote psychologist positions in Pediatrics have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
American Addiction Centers lists compensation for this psychologist position at $54k to $82k annually.
This is approximately 72% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($54k–$82k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychodiagnostics Assessment, Case Conceptualization, Psychotherapy, DSM Criteria, Treatment Planning, Consultative Services, Program Design, Clinical Supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves providing clinical psychological services, including psychodiagnostic assessments, diagnosis using DSM criteria, and offering individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy. Responsibilities also include designing clinical programs, coordinating staff services, and providing e...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption Assistance, Paid Parental Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Pediatrics psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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