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Psychologist

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$79k-$86k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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Job Title

Psychologist

Department: Student Life | Counseling and Consultation

This is an embedded position within Buckeye Commons. The clinician will establish and maintain a clinical and consultative service presence within Buckeye Commons at Ohio State. Provide brief individual, couples, and group counseling to university students, with a specific focus on students who utilize Buckeye Commons.

Provides diagnostic assessment in the form of Diagnostic Evaluations, triage screenings, and urgent problem-solving appointments as well as provide psychotherapeutic services to students regarding problems related to developmental issues, stress, career, academics, interpersonal concerns, and other mental health symptomology.

Provides case management in consultation with Counseling and Consultation Service staff; participate in professional development, continuing education activities and follow all departmental policies and procedures.

Consultative service and activities including promoting, describing, and educating in regard to utilization of mental health and wellness services and resources; addressing stigma related to mental health; conducting needs assessments and facilitating program evaluation; collaborating with Buckeye Commons staff and student organizations associated with Buckeye Commons focusing on clinical and programmatic needs; consulting with faculty, staff, parents, and families; conducting psychoeducational workshops.

This position will require regular evenings during the week, in-person service provision with TeleHealth options when clinically appropriate and will have flexible work hours approved by direct supervisor.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field. Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Ohio within 18 months of hire. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Desired Qualifications

DOCTORAL DEGREE IN CLINICAL OR COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY. LICENSED AS A PSYCHOLOGIST in the State of Ohio within 4 months of hire.

Additional Information

The offer range for this position is $79,100.00 - $86,000.00, and will be based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualification.

Mission

The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location: Younkin Success Center (0052)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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Key Responsibilities

The psychologist will provide clinical and consultative services, including individual, couples, and group counseling to university students. They will also conduct diagnostic assessments, manage cases, and facilitate psychoeducational workshops to promote mental health and wellness.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology or a related field. Licensure as a psychologist in the State of Ohio is required within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical psychologyPsychotherapyNeeds assessmentMental health educationStress managementInterpersonal counselingDevelopmental psychology

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 38% have no call, 58% 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k 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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,726 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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