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How much do psyd programs jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for psyd programs in the United States is $58,153.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical responsibilities for individuals working in administrative or support roles within PsyD programs?

Professionals supporting PsyD programs, such as program coordinators or academic advisors, often handle a variety of tasks including student admissions support, scheduling courses, coordinating practicum placements, and serving as a liaison between students, faculty, and external training sites. They also help organize program events, ensure compliance with accreditation requirements, and assist students with academic progress tracking. Collaboration with faculty, clinical supervisors, and administrative staff is common, making strong organizational and communication skills essential for success.

What are PsyD programs?

PsyD programs, or Doctor of Psychology programs, are graduate-level degrees designed to train students for clinical practice in psychology rather than research. These programs focus on practical experience and the application of psychological principles in real-world settings, such as therapy, assessment, and counseling. Unlike a PhD in Psychology, which emphasizes research, a PsyD program prepares graduates to work directly with clients as licensed psychologists. The curriculum typically includes coursework, practicum experiences, internships, and a doctoral project or dissertation. Completion of a PsyD program is often required for licensure as a psychologist in many states.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a PsyD program, and why are they important?

To succeed in a PsyD program, candidates typically need a strong academic background in psychology, research methods, and human behavior, often with a relevant undergraduate or master’s degree. Familiarity with psychological assessment tools, statistical software like SPSS, and clinical practicum experiences are highly valued. Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, self-awareness, and ethical judgment set standout candidates apart. These competencies are crucial to ensure effective client care, meet rigorous program standards, and prepare students for professional practice as clinical psychologists.

What is the difference between Psyd Programs vs Clinical Psychologists?

AspectPsyd ProgramsClinical Psychologists
Required CredentialsDoctoral degree (PhD or PsyD), internship, licensureDoctoral degree (PhD or PsyD), licensure, postdoctoral supervised hours
Work EnvironmentUniversities, research settings, some clinical practiceHospitals, private practice, clinics, healthcare facilities
Industry UsageEducational programs preparing students for clinical practice or researchLicensed practitioners providing mental health services

Psyd Programs are educational pathways that prepare students for careers in psychology, often leading to licensure as clinical psychologists. Clinical Psychologists are licensed professionals actively providing mental health services. While Psyd Programs focus on education and training, clinical psychologists are the practitioners applying their skills in real-world settings.

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Infographic showing various Psyd Programs job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, and 99% Full Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,153 per year, or $28 per hour.

Adjunct Faculty - PsyD Program

Ponce Health Sciences University/Tiber Health Innovations

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Part-time

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WHO WE ARE
Ponce Health Sciences University-St. Louis is a branch campus of Ponce Health Sciences University, based in Ponce, Puerto Rico. PHSU St. Louis offers graduate level programs including MSMS, PsyD, and Medicine.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The PsyD program at PHSU St. Louis, which began operation in the Fall of 2019, employs the curriculum used by the APA-accredited PsyD program offered at the Ponce main campus, and has filed intent to apply for its own accreditation with the American Psychological Association (APA). APA acknowledged this status in July, 2019.
The program, which espouses a practitioner-scientist model, seeks to train doctoral level providers who will be informed consumers of psychological research and use this literature to guide their clinical decision making. As part of an institution that has its origins in a Hispanic population center, Ponce-St. Louis strongly values cultural competence and is particularly interested in serving and attracting students from traditionally underrepresented and underserved populations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position provides instructional support for courses in PHSU's Doctor of Clinical Psychology program. The duties include, but are not limited to the development of syllabi, course materials, assessment of student learning outcomes, as well as instructional responsibilities.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Incorporating the mission of Ponce Health Sciences University into program and course learning objectives, focusing course experience on student learning.
  • Accountability to students and administration with respect to quality in education.
  • Incorporating current profession information into course learning experience.
  • Administer courses in a prepared and timely manner, meeting deadlines for course and student interactions. Maintain and exemplify professional conduct in course and student interactions.
  • Preparing an updated syllabus prior to course posting according to the standard PHSU format. All information (course learning objectives, reading assignments, testing, grading, etc.) contained in the syllabus must be clearly stated and not ambiguous. All administrative and course deadlines must be met.
  • Practice collegiality: Refraining from making pejorative statements regarding the university, fellow faculty or staff personnel in student interactions or course discussions.
  • Maintaining regular office hours.
  • Contributing to exams that have sound instructional value with accurately measured and well-defined objectives utilizing appropriate levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. Evaluation should not be ambiguous and should appropriately represent the information presented in the course.
  • Establishing and maintaining a course atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Responsible to treat colleagues, staff, and students in a professional manner.
  • All courses should have a required course text or based on published science literature unless exempted by the administration.
  • Participation in faculty meetings, workshops and university ceremonies.
  • Accountable to report to the PsyD Program Director if he/she will be absent or unable to fulfill responsibilities.
  • Notifying appropriate personnel of damage to PHSU property. Should report problems that affect any aspect of the university to the program coordinator or appropriate department.
  • Read, understand and follow all Faculty Handbook information and policies.
  • Other instructional duties as assigned by program director or the Dean.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be dependable and have good inter-personal and communication/ organization skills and the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated ability to meet and/or exceed determined goals and objectives. Excellent written, verbal communication and customer service skills. Time management and the ability to meet deadlines and multi-task are required.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Listed below are the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position, as well as the Physical Demands and Work Environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum of PhD in Psychology or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from a regionally accredited institution and possess a commitment to providing quality service to students seeking post-secondary education. Preferred experience in higher education; university environment.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: For applicants with clinical psychology backgrounds, degree from an APA-accredited program and licensed or license eligible in Missouri.
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