Psychologist
Listed compensation
$65 per hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern, benefits and time off.
Job Description
Psychologists are encouraged to consider a part-time position with Liberty Healthcare’s forensic mental health program in San Diego County.
Program Overview
Liberty Healthcare’s program operates within multiple San Diego County jail facilities and exclusively serves inmates who have been determined to be incompetent to stand trial due to mental illness.
The goal of the program is to provide rapid mental health services to people in need - so they may achieve improved behavioral health outcomes as quickly as possible.
Psychologist Job Responsibilities
- Participating in video calls, meetings, and case conferences
- Assessing clients and conducting competency evaluations (remotely)
- Writing reports
Work setting
You will work remotely from your home office.
Schedule
This is a part-time position. We're seeking a part-time team member who can work approximately 2 hours per day, 2 days per week. Availability is needed Monday through Friday between 7:00 a. m. and 4:00 p. m., but we're flexible and can work with you to determine a schedule that fits within those hours.
Pay
- $65.00 per hour
Key Responsibilities
The psychologist will conduct remote competency evaluations and assess clients within jail facilities. They are also responsible for participating in case conferences and writing detailed clinical reports.
Requirements
The role requires a qualified psychologist to provide mental health services to inmates deemed incompetent to stand trial. Candidates must be available for part-time work during standard business hours.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist at Liberty Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychology — ranked against 1,710 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Psychologist Career Context
Liberty Healthcare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 88 active listings.
Of the 40 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 25% have no call, 57% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in psychology | ranked against 1,710 Psychology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k | Psychology median $143k (middle half $121k–$163k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 40% remote · 25% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Psychologist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Psychology listings | 641 in the last 30 days | 343 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychology pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Liberty Healthcare | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index88 active listings |
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- No weekends
- Remote