Psychologist PHD
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This posting states $55.08–$82.62 an hour. Open psychologist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $58.25 an hour, the middle half $53.32–$63.34, across 4 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Psychologists employed in New Jersey earn a median of $61.10 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
This role will offer trauma-informed, culturally competent care to children, adolescents, adults, and families within our community. To provide clinical assessment and treatment services to clients with a variety of mental health issues. Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to provide optimal, quality services to clients. Responsible for completion of client medical records, in compliance with regulatory standards. Develops discharge plans and linkages aimed to encourage functioning within the community.
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Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Doctoral degree in Psychology or Social Work and three to five years of previous work related experience plus three to six months of on the job training and orientation. Must demonstrate sound clinical judgment. Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred. PhD or PsyD license required commensurate to degree or post doctoral permit by the state of New Jersey. Work requires the analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems. Work requires the ability to prepare detailed assessments of patient referrals, counseling individual, group or family members, or perform other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill.
From St. Joseph's Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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