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Milestone Health Partners

Clinical Psychologist

Williston, ND · On-site

$86K - $119K/yr

Initiates, designs, collaborates, and reports on psychological research or program evaluation ... Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Additional benefits for full-time staff ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for psychologist researcher salary 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 is the difference between Psychologist Researcher Salary vs Clinical Psychologist Salary?

AspectPsychologist ResearcherClinical Psychologist
Required CredentialsDoctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology, research experienceDoctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology, licensure required
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, universities, labsHospitals, clinics, private practices
Employer & Industry UsageAcademic, research-focused organizationsHealthcare, mental health services

Psychologist Researchers typically focus on conducting studies and advancing psychological knowledge in academic or research settings, often requiring research experience. Clinical Psychologists work directly with patients in healthcare environments, providing therapy and assessments, and must be licensed. Salary differences reflect these roles' focus and work settings, with Clinical Psychologists generally earning higher due to clinical responsibilities and licensure requirements.

What does a psychologist researcher do?

A psychologist researcher conducts scientific studies to understand human behavior, mental processes, and psychological phenomena. They design experiments, analyze data, and publish findings, often working in academic, clinical, or organizational settings, and typically require strong analytical skills and knowledge of research methods and statistical tools.
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Child Psychologist

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 5 hours ago

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Job description

Job Description
Faculty Opportunity
Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is seeking a full-time child and adolescent psychologist researcher to work with the National Center School Mental Health. Preference will be given to candidates with specialization and expertise in school mental health services, assessment, and policy.
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to engage in research to strengthen policies and programs in school mental health to improve learning and promote success for America's youth. The faculty will be expected to work on projects that aim to implement and scale school and community-based mental health programs to improve the quality of life of children and adolescents with complex health care needs. This work will facilitate the advancement of mental health prevention and intervention programs for student populations in school and community settings, specifically students with developmental and physical disabilities, chronic illness, complex health needs and other students.
Qualifications
The positions carry faculty appointments at the University and offer exciting opportunities for clinical care, teaching and research. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher, however, rank and tenure status is dependent on candidate's qualifications.
All applicants are required to apply online at the UMB Taleo website at:
Job Search - Basic Search (taleo.net) Job Number 260000Q0
Please attach your letter of introduction and CV.
Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD, Part-time 50% FTE: $40,000-60,000
Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD, Full-time 100% FTE: $80,000-$120,000
The referenced salary range reflects base pay for Assistant Professor which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Department faculty compensation program or pay from participation in department variable compensation programs.
Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position offers a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. Note: Leave and tuition benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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