Clinical Psychologist (Child and Adolescent Trained)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Psychologist (Child and Adolescent Trained) at Department of Defense a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Psychology position at Department of Defense is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Department of Defense lists compensation for this psychologist position at $135k to $146k annually.

This position is based in Fort Bliss, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychological assessment, Child and adolescent psychology, Therapy, CBT, Crisis intervention, Diagnostic evaluation, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The psychologist will conduct psychological assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, and provide evidence-based therapy for children and adolescents. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide consultative support within the military healthcare setting.

Benefits package: 401(k), Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 80 Hours Vacation, 56 Hours Sick Leave, 11 Paid Federal Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.