Testing Psychologist
Listed compensation
$121k-$165k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Testing Psychologist
Hiring Range $120,910.40 to $165,228.27
Summary of Job Responsibilities
The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Testing Psychologist is responsible for the
psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations of ADHD,
Autism, Behavioral Issues, and/or Learning Disability, as well as other
cognitive learning disorders of children, adolescents, and adults.
Qualifications
SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska
Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska
Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area.
Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of
this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s
vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and
spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to
achieve wellness through health and related services:
1. Ph. D. or Psy. D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
2. Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Alaska.
3. Two (2) years of experience and specialized training in the assessment of
psychological disorders and medical/physical conditions impacting cognitive
or emotional functioning, at least one (1) of which is at the post-doctoral
level, in the study and practice of clinical psychology and psychological
assessment and interpretation.
Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment
Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as
amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in
hiring, contracting, and training.
Employee Health Requirements
To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation
(SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current
employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining
trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an
important part of that commitment.
Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related
health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure
is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public
health experts.
New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations
before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional
screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions,
public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers
and the community.
Key Responsibilities
The Testing Psychologist is responsible for the psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations for children, adolescents, and adults with various cognitive and behavioral disorders. They must also demonstrate a thorough understanding of the cultures and needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian population served by the organization.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 34% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Alaska 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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