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Amherst, New York

Per Diem Psychologist - Behavioral Health Clinic

PsychologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30 hr/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Psychologist – Behavior Health Clinic

Pay

Varies per session based on service provided and insurance reimbursement rate. You will receive as compensation, sixty percent (60%) on any amounts collected for the units of service that you deliver in the Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC). $30/hour base rate for internal training, meetings, etc.

Location: Amherst, NY

Schedule: Per Diem, a minimum number of hours of billable services per week expected as identified in the budgeting process

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Your Impact as a Psychologist in the Behavioral Health Clinic

The Psychologist in the Behavioral Health Clinic is responsible for planning and delivering behavioral health services to children and adolescents, and their families. Per Diem Psychologists are paid on a percentage of billing (fee for service) and have access to office space, supplies, computer, reception coverage, scheduling support, and billing services.

  • Deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions for children, adolescents, adults and their families with ADHD, autism, disruptive behavior disorders and other mental health or child development concerns.
  • Develop partnerships with local pediatricians, to assist in providing needed behavioral health services
  • Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines
  • Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
  • Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off
  • Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor

There is also an opportunity to train and work in a behaviorally-based feeding clinic for children under the age of 12. Licensed Psychologists will be expected to meet a minimum threshold of billable units that will vary based on assignments, and are encouraged to respond to grant and research opportunities.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

  • Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience with relevant clinical programs.
  • Demonstrated formal training and/experience in the use of evidence-based practices.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Etc.

  • NYS license in Psychology required.
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred.

At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

Apply now to become a #DifferenceMaker!

Key Responsibilities

The psychologist is responsible for planning and delivering evidence-based behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families. They will also develop partnerships with local pediatricians and maintain compliance with ethical guidelines and agency values.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology and possess a valid NYS license in Psychology. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and demonstrated training in evidence-based practices are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical interventionsAutism spectrum disorderBehavioral feeding therapyClinical documentationTreatment planning

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 8% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$58k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in New York97 active1,779 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 8% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York psychologist listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment105 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychology listings614 in the last 30 days299 the 30 days before (+105%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychology pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Primary and Secondary Education
Getzville, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Office space provided
Supplies provided
Computer provided
Reception coverage
Scheduling support
Billing services