Psychologist – Independent Contractor - Trauma Recovery Center
Listed compensation
$90-$120/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Contract Psychologist – Trauma Recovery Center
- Location: Redlands, CA (On-Site)
- Hours: Approximately 20 hours per month (estimated 5 hours per week)
We are seeking a licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) to provide professional services within our Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) on a part-time independent contractor basis.
- Scope of Services
- Conduct psychological assessments utilizing program-required assessment tools, as assigned
- Provide trauma-informed treatment services to TRC clients, as assigned
- Provide clinical consultation to TRC staff, as requested
- Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings (every Wednesday at 9:00 AM, on-site)
Complete timely documentation in the program’s designated electronic health record (EHR) system in accordance with grant and regulatory requirements
Compensation
$95–$120 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted California Psychologist license
- Experience providing trauma-informed care preferred
- Professional liability insurance required
This is an independent contractor position. The contractor maintains discretion and independent clinical judgment in the provision of psychological services, consistent with applicable laws and ethical standards. Services must be delivered in compliance with Trauma Recovery Center program requirements, grant guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Location: Redlands, California
Department: Trauma Services
Employment Type: Contractor
Compensation
$90–$115 per hour, DOE
Key Responsibilities
The Psychologist will conduct psychological assessments and provide trauma-informed treatment services to clients at the Trauma Recovery Center as assigned. Responsibilities also include offering clinical consultation to staff and participating in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychologist Career Context
In California, the Psychology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$140k (199 salary observations; 441 listings), vs ~$124k nationally (1,775 salary observations; 5,071 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 38% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| California vs national | $140k median in California | $124k nationally (+12%)199 state / 1,775 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in California | 168 active | 1,674 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% remote · 38% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Psychology pay trend | −1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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