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LifeStance Health
Lakewood, Washington

Clinical Testing Psychologist - Pediatric

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$160k

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Job Description

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!

We are actively looking to hire talented Clinical Psychologists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence!

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!

We are actively looking to hire talented Clinical Psychologists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence!

We Offer Psychologists:

  • Competitive compensation package with uncapped earning potential
  • Comp range of $125,000-$160,000-Compensation model based on productivity.
  • W2 employed position
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Cash based incentive program
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401K with 4% match
  • Part-time and full-time options
  • Mix of testing and therapy role
  • CEUs
  • Paid parental leave
  • Malpractice insurance provided

Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Psychologists that are::

  • Fully licensed or already in the process of licensure in WA state
  • Experienced with caring for children, adolescents or across the lifespan
  • graduated from an APA accredited doctoral program
  • Mix of Therapy and Assessments based role.

To apply for this position please submit a curriculum vitae to Bobby Norman at Bobby.Norman@Lifestance.com

I'd be glad to set up a call to discuss this opportunity with you and answer any questions!

Thank you,

  • Bobby Norman
  • Director, Practice Development
  • LifeStance Health, Inc.
  • (e) Bobby.Norman@Lifestance.com

About LifeStance Health

LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.

LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.

Our Values

  • Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
  • Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
  • Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
  • One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

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LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.

Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.

Key Responsibilities

The psychologist will provide a mix of therapy and psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. They are expected to deliver evidence-based, medically driven treatment within an outpatient care setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree from an APA accredited program and be fully licensed or in the process of licensure in Washington state. Experience in caring for children and adolescents is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical psychologyPediatric psychologyPsychological testingAssessmentEvidence-based treatment

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

LifeStance Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 1,202 active listings.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 38% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$143k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Pediatrics (Psychologist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 73 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lakewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$497k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,748/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
401K with 4% Match
Comprehensive Benefits Package
CEUs
Paid Parental Leave
Malpractice Insurance Provided
Part-Time and Full-Time Options
Cash Based Incentive Program