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How much do eating disorder psychologist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for eating disorder psychologist in the United States is $154,056.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,500.00 and $223,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an eating disorder psychologist do?

An Eating Disorder Psychologist specializes in diagnosing, treating, and supporting individuals struggling with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder. They use evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family-Based Treatment (FBT) to help clients develop healthier relationships with food and body image. These psychologists work in various settings, including private practice, hospitals, and treatment centers, collaborating with medical professionals, dietitians, and support networks. Their goal is to address both the psychological and physiological aspects of eating disorders to promote long-term recovery.

What does a typical workday look like for an eating disorder psychologist?

A typical day for an Eating Disorder Psychologist often includes conducting individual and group therapy sessions, assessing new clients, collaborating with dietitians and medical professionals, and updating treatment plans. Many psychologists also spend time monitoring client progress, providing psychoeducation to families, and participating in team case conferences. The work environment may vary from outpatient clinics and private practice to inpatient or residential treatment centers, each with differing caseloads and team structures. This collaborative, patient-facing role offers variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients’ lives every day.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an eating disorder psychologist?

To thrive as an Eating Disorder Psychologist, you need a graduate degree in clinical psychology, specialized training in eating disorders, and state licensure. Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and tools like standardized assessment instruments is crucial. Exceptional listening, empathy, and collaboration skills help you connect with clients and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are essential for providing effective treatment in a complex field where both emotional support and clinical expertise are vital for client recovery.

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Infographic showing various Eating Disorder Psychologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $154,056 per year, or $74.1 per hour.

Psychologist - Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient

Kaiser Permanente

Walnut Creek, CA • On-site

Other

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present themselves from psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Collaborates with treating physician, psychiatric and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual members treatment program.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness. Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs. Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. Instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens, within the scope of practice. May administer specialized therapeutic procedures, as appropriate.  Provides appropriate support to members family. May develop and conducts psychoeducational classes and groups.

  • May conduct psychological assessments, including test administration, interpretation, and recommendations. Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records. Charts members treatment and progress in accord with state and NCQA regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards. May be required to participate in the department on-call rotation.

  • Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice. Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment. May develop, implements, and evaluates behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, including primary care. Provides consultation to other care providers and health educators on matters relating to mental health, health psychology and behavioral medicine. Provides clinical supervision to psychology doctoral interns, psychology postdoctoral residents, and other mental health trainees/fellows as necessary.

  • May supervise Post Masters Fellows, Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage Family Therapists or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors as needed if supervision course is completed.

  • May provide appropriate support to members family, including explanation of treatment, instructions in how to support treatment and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment, at members request.

  • Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment to include referral of the member and/or members family to external resources, as appropriate. Participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation.

  • Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies

Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • N/A


Education


  • PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.


License, Certification, Registration


  • Psychologist License (California) within 6 months of hire



  • National Provider Identifier required at hire


Additional Requirements:


  • Must be familiar with DSM-V as a means of diagnosis.

  • Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.

  • May be required to participate in the department on-call rotation.

  • Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods.

  • Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health.

  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans.

  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy.

  • Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.

  • Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.

  • Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.

  • Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.

  • Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy.

  • Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration and interpretation.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • If not licensed in CA at hire, must be licensed to practice in a state in the United States and able to practice under Business and Professional Code Section 2946 (maximum of 180 days subject to the specifics of the regulation).

  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership.


Preferred Qualifications:


  • Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.

  • Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, & families, including administering & writing up psychological testing & assessment batteries preferred.

  • Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities, preferred.

  • Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic, preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner, preferred

  • Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans, preferred.

  • Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy, preferred.

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