Pays $158k-$188k — Psychologist market median is ~$140k (36 jobs)
Clinical Psychologist (PsyD & PhD)
About the Role
Sign-on bonus, flexible schedule. Outpatient clinical psychology. Encinitas, CA. $158K-$188K.
Join LifeStance Health as a Clinical Psychologist – Sign-On Bonus, $158K-$188K in Encinitas, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $158K - $188K
- Sign-on bonus
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP
- Collegial work environment
- Full administrative support
- Latest in digital technology
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join LifeStance Health as a Clinical Psychologist – Sign-On Bonus, $158K-$188K.
Key Responsibilities
The psychologist will provide evidence-based mental healthcare services to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting. They will work as part of a clinical team to deliver personalized treatment through both in-person and telemedicine platforms.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. and be fully licensed and credentialed in California. Experience in caring for adult and/or child and adolescent populations is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychology — Psychologist Career Context
LifeStance Health ranks #10 of 24 employers hiring Psychologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 1,072 active listings.
In California, Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$144k across 155 listings, vs ~$127k nationally (1,777 listings).
Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
California's cost-of-living index is 151.7 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$173k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state — California ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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