Pediatric Psychologist – Integrated Behavioral Health (Primary Care) (1.0)

PsychologistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department: Integrated Mental Health 003

Schedule: Full time

Hours: 40

Job Details

Department Specific Job Details:

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Pediatric Psychologist to join our expanding Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) team within Dayton Children's Pediatrics. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a fully integrated primary care setting, partnering with pediatricians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver timely, accessible, and family-centered behavioral health services.

As a key member of the care team, the psychologist will provide same-day consultation, brief assessment, and evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents experiencing developmental, behavioral, emotional, and parenting concerns. The role also includes participation in integrated well-child visits, helping identify behavioral health needs early, promote prevention, and connect families with appropriate resources.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through direct patient care while also contributing to the continued growth of integrated behavioral health services. Additional opportunities include program development, quality improvement initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical education and training.

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program
  • Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist in the State of Ohio
  • Experience in pediatric psychology, primary care, and/or integrated behavioral health is preferred
  • Strong commitment to collaborative, team-based care and evidence-based practice
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities

The psychologist will provide same-day consultation, brief assessment, and evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents within a primary care setting. They will also collaborate with pediatricians and multidisciplinary teams to support developmental, behavioral, and emotional health needs.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical PsychologyCounseling PsychologyBehavioral AssessmentFamily-centered CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical Training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Psychologist – Integrated Behavioral Health (Primary Care) (1.0) at Dayton Children's Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Psychologist) — ranked against 70 active Pediatrics (Psychologist) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 18% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Psychologist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (psychologist)ranked against 70 Pediatrics (Psychologist) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All psychologist listings in Ohio57 active2,138 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 18% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS psychologist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,131 in the last 30 days755 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychologist pay trend (all specialties)−2.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (70 Pediatrics (Psychologist) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Ohio figures use all psychologists: too few Ohio Pediatrics postings state pay.

Top Psychologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 27 employers
7
<$140k
8
$140k-160k
9
$160k-180k
7
$180k-200k
1
$202k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Psychologist - 0.8 - Days - BHS - Aspire Program @ LG

El Camino Health · Los Gatos, California

$73.02-$97.03/hr
#2

Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist/Outpatient Clinic/Full-Time Employment/Lutz

Harmony United Psychiatric Care · Lutz, Florida

$150k–$183k
#3

Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist/Outpatient Clinic/Full-Time Employment/Tampa

$150k–$183k
#4

Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist/Outpatient Clinic/Full-Time Employment/Port Charlotte

$150k–$183k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Pediatrics (Psychologist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 70 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Dayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$147k
Typical market rent
$1,241/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

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