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Brigham and Women's Hospital

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The inpatient psychiatry service (2 South unit) provides acute inpatient psychiatric care primarily for individuals referred for treatment from Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Brigham and ...

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Provide inpatient psychological services to caregiver-infant dyads in a Level IV 60-bed NICU and a Level III 20-bed NICU throughout hospitalization. * Deliver services including brief behavioral ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for inpatient psychologist in the United States is $92,813.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $117,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an inpatient psychologist do?

An inpatient psychologist is a mental health professional who provides psychological assessment, diagnosis, and therapy to patients admitted to hospitals or residential treatment facilities. They work with individuals experiencing acute mental health crises or severe psychological disorders that require intensive, around-the-clock care. Inpatient psychologists collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare staff to develop and implement treatment plans aimed at stabilizing patients and preparing them for discharge. Their responsibilities often include conducting individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychological testing.

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

To thrive as an Inpatient Psychologist, you typically need a doctoral degree in psychology, state licensure, and expertise in psychological assessment and therapy for acute mental health conditions. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, evidence-based treatment modalities, and crisis intervention protocols is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, emotional resilience, and effective communication are vital for building rapport with patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure safe, compassionate, and effective care for patients experiencing severe psychological distress in a hospital setting.

How does an inpatient psychologist typically collaborate with other healthcare professionals on the treatment team?

Inpatient psychologists work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists, to provide comprehensive care to patients. They participate in regular team meetings to discuss patient progress, share insights from psychological assessments, and contribute to treatment planning. Effective communication and collaboration are crucial, as psychologists often coordinate therapeutic interventions and support staff with strategies for managing challenging behaviors. This team-based approach ensures that each patient receives holistic, individualized care during their hospital stay.

What is the difference between Inpatient Psychologist vs Outpatient Psychologist?

AspectInpatient PsychologistOutpatient Psychologist
CredentialsDoctoral degree (PhD or PsyD), licensure, and often hospital privilegesDoctoral degree (PhD or PsyD), licensure, typically no hospital privileges
Work EnvironmentHospitals, psychiatric units, inpatient facilitiesPrivate practices, clinics, outpatient centers
Employer & IndustryHospitals, mental health facilitiesPrivate practices, outpatient clinics
Common Search & ComparisonInpatient Psychologist vs Outpatient Psychologist

Inpatient Psychologists work primarily in hospitals and psychiatric units, providing care to patients admitted for intensive treatment. Outpatient Psychologists operate in clinics or private practices, offering therapy without hospital admission. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in work setting and patient interaction.

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Infographic showing various Inpatient Psychologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,813 per year, or $44.6 per hour.

Psychologist - Inpatient - Children's Specialized Hospital

RWJBarnabas Health

New Brunswick, NJ • On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Title: Psychologist

Location: Children's Specialized Hosp

Department: Inpatient Psychology

Req#: 0000186646

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $110,000 - $150,000 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Staff Psychologist position at Children's Specialized Hospital (CSH) is housed within the state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation facility in New Brunswick, joining a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Their primary role is to address the biopsychosocial needs of children, adolescents, young adults admitted with complex medical needs. Psychologists provide diagnostic interviews, perform psychological testing and psychotherapeutic support for pediatric patients and their families. The clinical teams include Brain Injury, General Rehabilitation/Spinal Cord Injury, Infant Toddler, Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • PhD, PsyD, or EdD
  • NJ Psychology license
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • AHA BLS Provider Certification
  • Experience working with children/teens on the Autism spectrum
  • 1 year of job-related experience
  • 1 year of clinical experience with children and/or adolescent 
  • Experience with cognitive behavioral modification
  • Ability to relate therapeutically with the professional team, children, adolescents and their parents/significant others

Preferred:

  • Standard battery testing experience
  • Experience working with children/teens with chronic illness and/or health psychology

Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • NJ Psychology license
  • AHA BLS Provider Certification
  • Valid Driver’s license

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Full Time
  • 40 hours/week
  • Flexibility in schedule needed
  • May require on-call

Essential Functions:

  • Performs complete psycho-diagnostic evaluations with new patients and identifies patient/family psychosocial needs
  • Provides effective individual, family, group psychotherapy as indicated
  • Identifies realistic goals for intervention and delivers ongoing behavioral medicine intervention based on the developmental needs of the patient
  • Goals related to treatment adherence, pain management, improving coping with various medical conditions, treatment of comorbid psychopathology
  • Conduct assessments in the area of cognitive and neuropsychological functioning
  • Attends interdisciplinary case conferences for patients treated or evaluated
  • Provides effective team consultation as needed
  • Supports clinical staff
  • Consult with nursing/medical staff, join treatment sessions with recreational, occupational, physical, and speech therapists
  • Participates in program development with opportunities for research
  • Provides in-services and educational trainings to staff and community agencies as requested by Supervisor
  • Disseminates findings accurately and sensitively and according to Department policy
  • Provides supervision to staff, fellows, interns, externs as indicated
  • Displays competency in obtaining and interpreting the patient and family behavior based upon an understanding of cognitive, bio-psychosocial and aging processes
  • Meet minimum annual expected volumes
  • Flexibility, both in work hours and in performance of duties

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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About RWJBarnabas Health

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RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. Throughout RWJBarnabas Health, our dedicated physicians, nurses, and health professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region. We aim to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey - whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Orange, NJ, US

Year founded

2015

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