Clinical Psychologist-$30k signing bonus!
Listed compensation
starting at $120K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week · 4×10s
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Job Description
Adena Health is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our growing, collaborative behavioral health team in Chillicothe, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychologist who values high-quality clinical care, strong interdisciplinary support, and meaningful community impact.
Position Overview
The Clinical Psychologist will focus on direct patient care, providing both psychotherapy and psychological testing/assessment. You will typically see 30–45 therapy patients per week in a supportive outpatient setting that prioritizes thoughtful care over volume.
You’ll work alongside a dedicated behavioral health team that includes:
- 4 Physicians
- 3 Nurse Practitioners
- 4 Psychologists
- 5 Psychotherapists
- 3 Psychiatry Residents
Schedule & Practice Details
- Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Provider Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM OR 4 10-hour days (which weekday off is negotiable)
- Setting: Outpatient clinic in the Adena Counseling Center
- EMR: Epic
Qualifications
- Required Education: PhD in Psychology
- Licensure or license-eligible in Ohio
This role is a full-time employed position within the multispecialty Adena Medical Group, offering a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary starting at $120,000
- Sign-on Bonus: $30,000 (up to $50,000 based on experience)
- Relocation Assistance: $15,000
- CME Allowance: $2,000 annually
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Certified eligible employer
- Generous benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off
About Adena Health
Adena Health is an independent, not-for-profit, locally governed health system that has been proudly serving our communities for more than 125 years. Guided by a mission to serve, Adena provides care to more than 400,000 residents across south central and southern Ohio.
Our integrated system includes hospitals in Chillicothe, Greenfield, Washington Court House, and Waverly, along with more than 40 care locations supported by:
- 4,500 employees
- Over 200 physician partners
- More than 150 advanced practice providers
Adena offers a wide range of specialty services, including orthopedics and sports medicine, heart and vascular care, pediatrics and women’s health, oncology, and more.
About Chillicothe & South-Central Ohio
Located less than one hour from Columbus, Chillicothe offers the charm of a historic community with easy access to major metropolitan areas, including Cincinnati (just two hours away). The area features a revitalized downtown, growing local industries, and convenient access to major highways.
Residents Enjoy
- Affordable cost of living
- Scenic landscapes and outdoor recreation
- A strong sense of community
- Proximity to major Midwest markets—over 60% of the U.S. population is within a day’s drive
South Central Ohio blends professional opportunity with a high quality of life, making it an ideal place to live, work, and grow.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Psychologist provides direct patient care through psychotherapy and psychological testing/assessment in an outpatient setting. The role involves managing a caseload of 30–45 therapy patients per week while collaborating with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Psychologist-$30k signing bonus! at Adena Health 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 1,736 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No weekends
- On-site
Living in Chillicothe
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $246k≈ 2.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $990/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.