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Psychologist - Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychologist - Psychosis Emphasis (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

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Job Title: Psychologist - Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychologist - Psychosis Emphasis (Open Rank/Track Faculty) Department: The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a clinical psychologist to join the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health.

Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience. Position Overview At OSUWMC, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. We are interested in candidates that complement our current strengths and support our clinical mission.

We seek to hire faculty to help build our psychosis program. The successful candidate will work within our interdisciplinary EPICENTER team in the care of patients with and at-risk for psychotic, bipolar, and related disorders in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health.

The psychologist directs or provides care in a manner consistent with the privileges granted them by the governing body of University Hospitals and as approved by the University Board of Trustees.

Department/Division Overview The successful candidates will join a 65+-member Section of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health. Our Section offers robust training opportunities, including externship experiences, psychology pre-doctoral internship, and several fellowship programs.

We offer a collaborative environment and an engaged Psychology faculty. To learn about our rapidly developing department, go to psychiatry.osu.edu. Duties and

Responsibilities

Faculty responsibilities are consistent with our tripartite mission – patient care, education, and clinical research.

The psychologist will join a multidisciplinary team serving patients referred for treatment of psychotic, bipolar, and related disorders. providing clinical evaluation and assessment, individual cognitive behavioral therapy, metacognitive remediation therapy, family education and support, and community education.

This requires thorough knowledge of the DSM-5 and mental health diagnoses within the ICD-10. The individual selected for this position will have ample opportunities to contribute to training, research, and other scholarly pursuits.

Other duties include but are not limited to representing the program or Department by participating in committees, conferences, and representing OSU at professional meetings and community speaking engagements.

The psychologist is expected to practice within the established Medical Center and standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to key results areas of the Medical Center.

Requirements Doctoral Degree in Psychology. Licensed or license-eligible in the state of Ohio.

Applicants must be from an APA- or CPA-accredited clinical or counseling psychology doctoral program (with an accredited clinical internship), at least one year of relevant post-doctoral experience, and be licensed in Ohio by the time of appointment.

The psychologist must be competent in technical clinical skills and must possess the cognitive and interpersonal skills required to serve those patients receiving the above-mentioned services.

Candidates with previous training or experience working with patients with psychotic and/or bipolar disorders will be given preference.

How to Apply To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Natalie Kessinger, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, Natalie.Kessinger@osumc.edu. Questions can be directed to Nick Breitborde, PhD (nicholas.breitborde@osumc.edu), EPICENTER Director, or Kristen Carpenter, PhD (kristen.carpenter@osumc.edu), Chief Psychologist and Director of Ambulatory Services. Three letters of reference can be sent directly to Dr. Carpenter by the writers. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Start date is anticipated as soon as possible but can be adjusted to meet the candidate’s needs. Faculty Defined Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a doctor of medicine (MD), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research. Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care. Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research. The Ohio State University College of Medicine The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally and globally. The Wexner Medical Center The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 33rd consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 9 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and four selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer, spinal fusion, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Our new hospital tower, scheduled to open in 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It’s designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research and outstanding clinical training.

  • 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today
  • Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC – James
  • More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park
  • 148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC – James
  • 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
  • State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds The University Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless f

Key Responsibilities

The psychologist will join a multidisciplinary team serving patients with psychotic, bipolar, and related disorders, providing clinical evaluation, assessment, and various psychotherapies. Faculty responsibilities align with the tripartite mission of patient care, education, and clinical research.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a Doctoral Degree in Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program, including an accredited clinical internship, and have at least one year of relevant post-doctoral experience. Candidates must be licensed or license-eligible in Ohio, with preference given to those with prior experience working with psychotic and/or bipolar disorders.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

DSM-5 KnowledgeICD-10 KnowledgeCommittee ParticipationConference Participation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist - Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychologist - Psychosis Emphasis (Open Rank/Track Faculty) at The Ohio State University 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 1,780 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 18% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · above average in psychologyranked against 1,780 Psychology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychology median $113k (middle half $105k–$122k)45 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in Ohio43 active1,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 18% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS psychologist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychology listings658 in the last 30 days297 the 30 days before (+122%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,780 Psychology listings), 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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Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.