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LifeStance Health
San Francisco, California · Hybrid

Clinical Psychologist (PsyD, PhD)

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$136k-$182k

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Posted 43m ago · Verified live

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 Psychologists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.

We Offer Psychologists:

  • Compensation range of $136K to $182K compensation model based on productivity.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Telemedicine and in-person flexibility.
  • Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more.
  • Cash incentive bonus plan.
  • Collegial work environment.
  • Full administrative support.
  • Latest in digital technology.
  • Strong work/life balance.

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

  • Fully licensed and credentialed in California, including a Ph.D. or Psy.D.
  • Experienced with caring for adult and/or child and adolescent populations.

To learn more about this position contact Jackie at jackie.Kalpin@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 evidence-based mental healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting. They are expected to maintain clinical excellence while working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. and be fully licensed and credentialed in California. Experience in treating adult and/or child and adolescent populations is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical psychologyEvidence-based treatmentAdult therapyChild and adolescent therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Psychologist (PsyD, PhD) at LifeStance Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychologist Career Context

LifeStance Health ranks #2 of 22 employers hiring Psychologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 924 active listings.

In California, the Psychology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$140k (203 salary observations; 446 listings), vs ~$124k nationally (1,788 salary observations; 5,112 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$136k–$182kPsychology median $140k (middle half $138k–$145k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$140k median in California$124k nationally (+13%)203 state / 1,788 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$144k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in California178 active1,739 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 44% remote · 32% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychology pay trend−1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
LifeStance Healthsilver tier, 84/100 · #2 of 22 for payTop Employers work-life index924 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,689 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About LifeStance Health

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401k with match
Paid Parental Leave
EAP
Cash Incentive Bonus Plan