Pays $75k-$86k — $42k below the Psychologist market median of ~$129k (69 jobs)
Psychologist I
About the Role
University counseling center psychologist. Day shift, no nights. $75K-$86K. Fayetteville, AR.
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Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $75K - $86K
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Waiver
- 12 Official Holidays
- Retirement Plan
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Key Responsibilities
The psychologist will provide individual, couple, and group counseling, emergency mental health services, and consultation to the University community, alongside clinical supervision of interns and students. Duties also include coordinating specific clinical areas, maintaining licensure, and performing psychological assessments as part of clinic initiatives.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications require a Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and eligibility to obtain provisional licensure in Arkansas within 60 days, with the expectation of pursuing independent licensure. Preferred qualifications include experience supervising trainees and at least three years of postgraduate experience treating young adults and adults.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Psychologist I position at University of Arkansas includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts, flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 28% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Arkansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state — Arkansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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