Yale University

Staff Psychologist

Yale University$82K — $131K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
  • One year of clinical experience or equivalent educational experience
  • State of Connecticut Psychologist License or eligibility
  • Strong clinical skills with demonstrated effectiveness
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR)

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement individual, group, and couples therapy in an outpatient setting
  • Conduct patient evaluations to determine suitability for therapy programs
  • Establish and maintain positive patient relationships for effective treatment
  • Participate in emergency mental health coverage
  • Provide educational services to residential colleges and professional schools
  • Develop outreach programs for the Yale community
  • Analyze psychological testing data and assess treatment progress

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule including potential for early mornings and evenings
  • Supportive and dynamic work environment
  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Participation in a diverse and culturally sensitive community
  • Engagement with a unique patient population at Yale
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs within the Mental Health Service line the Staff Psychologist works within a collaborative care setting to provide patient centered care to a diverse patient population including Yale students, faculty, staff and their families. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment dedicated to the mental health and well-being of the Yale community.

Successful candidates will be dedicated professionals who are stimulated by the idea of working with a unique and diverse patient population, including Yale students, faculty and staff as well as their families. Yale Health is an open and accepting medical home providing culturally sensitive, patient-centered care to all members. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their education and experience, to the diversity and excellence of the Yale community. Yale Health is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home.

The Staff Psychologist provides individual therapy, group therapy, and couples therapy in Yale Mental Health and Counseling. They assess and diagnose mental illness. They provide culturally competent treatment to patients of varied racial/ethnic identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and sexual/ gender identities. They administer and interpret psychological tests and develop and present written test results and analysis. Serve as liaison to patients, families, and clinical staff on issues and programs pertaining to psychological services. They serve as a liaison to Yale community and develop and deliver outreach programs to the Yale community. They adhere to psychology code of ethical conduct and abide by laws affecting the practice of psychology.

Schedule: Full-Time; 37.5 HRS; Weekdays 8:30a-5:00p Flexible Schedule. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays/recess periods may also be required. Participates in on-call rotation.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to thrive in an energetic and diverse work environment and work effectively with college age populations and international students.

2. Demonstrated clinical skills as attested by colleagues and supervisors.

3. Proven ability to design and implement workshops and outreach services, and work as a constructive member of a clinical team.

4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

5. Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record (EMR).

Preferred Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated experience in treatment of a wide range of patient population. Familiarity with college mental health services.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Plans, coordinates and implements individual, group, and couples' therapy for students in University outpatient clinic. Provides family meetings as appropriate.
2. Conducts patient evaluations and assesses patients' acceptability for psychotherapy programs and develops initial disposition planning.
3. Establishes positive relationships with patients in order to administer the appropriate treatment.
4. Maintains patients' charts and reports.
5. Participates in mental health 24-hour emergency coverage.
6. Provides educational and consultation services to undergraduate residential colleges and professional schools.
7. Provides mental health outreach to Yale community.
8. Develops materials for educational programs and seminars for professional staff.
9. Interacts with internal contacts such as patients, patients' families, clinicians, medical staff, and administrators regarding treatment of individual patients and implementation of clinical programs.
10. Interacts with internal contacts such as patients, patients' families, clinicians, medical staff, and administrators regarding treatment of individual patients and implementation of clinical programs.
11. Assesses and evaluates the purpose and value of psychological testing and treatment and recommends changes to treatment plans.
12. Analyzes data and psychological testing results.
13. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and one-year experience in clinical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

State of Connecticut Psychologist License or Connecticut Psychologist License eligible.

Job Posting Date
05/20/2026

Job Category
Professional

Bargaining Unit
NON

Compensation Grade
Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile
Staff Psychologist (25)

Salary Range
$82,000.00 - $131,500.00

Time Type
Full time

Duration Type
Staff

Work Model
Hybrid

About Yale University

Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Yale has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a range of academic fields. The university is known for its strong liberal arts program, as well as its professional schools of law, business, and medicine. Yale has produced numerous notable alumni, including five U.S. Presidents and 20 Nobel laureates.
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