Psychologist
Listed compensation
$140K - $157K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Join the VitalCore Team in Delaware! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!
VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Psychologist at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware for Full-Time!
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
Psychologist Benefits Package
- Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K & Plan Matching
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Psychologist Position Summary
Under the guidance of the Regional Chief Psychologist, the Psychologist maintains a caseload and performs duties such as conducting mental health assessments, provides therapy and counseling, administrative meetings, writing clinical reports regarding diagnoses, prognoses, and developing treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice. The Psychologist performs clinically sound suicide risk evaluations, including clinical review, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation, and consultations as needed.
Psychologist Minimum Requirements
- Must be licensed or licensed eligible in the state of Delaware as a psychologist.
- Doctoral degree required (PsyD, PhD)
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
Key Responsibilities
The Psychologist manages a caseload by conducting mental health assessments, providing therapy, and developing treatment plans. They are also responsible for performing clinically sound suicide risk evaluations and writing detailed clinical reports.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (PsyD or PhD) in psychology. They must be licensed or license-eligible to practice as a psychologist in the state of Delaware.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist at VitalCore Health Strategies 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 1,699 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 34% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in psychology | ranked against 1,699 Psychology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $140k–$157k | Psychology median $125k (middle half $104k–$144k)292 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$149k in purchasing power | Delaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in Delaware | 9 active | 1,710 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 34% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychology pay trend | −1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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