Work-Life Balance: Largely self-directed Monday–Friday schedule within general business hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility to meet families in the evenings and occasionally on weekends.
No call, no required nights or weekends, and no court-ordered evaluations.
Desirable Practice Setting: Join a mission-driven nonprofit community health and behavioral health organization as the founding psychologist for a new evaluation program serving Wayne, Fayette, and Union counties.
Ideal Work Environment: Private office with two dedicated testing spaces, an on-site psychometrist, and a Program Coordinator handling scheduling. Assessment instruments and telehealth equipment are provided.
Culture & Support: Clinical oversight from Chief of Clinical Operations and an HSPP, with an on-site psychometrist to support and mentor.
Leadership Opportunities: Opportunity to build and lead a new evaluation program, oversee and mentor the on-site psychometrist, and help establish the program in east-central Indiana.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive Compensation: $120,000 base salary plus benefits.
Full Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance; malpractice coverage; 401(k) with an employer contribution regardless of employee deferral; PTO and paid holidays.
Relocation Stipend: Relocation assistance is open for discussion; $5,000 reimbursed with receipts was discussed as a market-standard structure.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Student loan repayment benefit available, plus National Health Service Corps loan forgiveness opportunity for qualifying providers.
Professional Development: Continuing education, licensing, professional dues, and subscriptions.
Additional Perks: 15 days PTO in year one, 18 days in year two, and 20 days beginning in year three, plus 7 paid holidays.
Qualifications:
Degree: Doctoral degree in psychology required.
Certifications: Board certification or board eligibility not specifically required; HSPP licensure is required.
Licensure:Indiana HSPP licensure required.
Skillset: Broad evaluation skill set preferred. Experience with competency attainment assessment, risk assessment, psychological testing, or psychoeducational testing is a plus.
Experience: Open to all experience levels. New graduates are welcome provided they hold HSPP licensure. Must be comfortable conducting evaluations in family homes and working with a variety of testing needs.
Sponsorship: No visa sponsorship.
About the Community
Top Ranked Location: Richmond is located in east-central Indiana near the Ohio state line and serves as the hub for the three-county evaluation program.
Lifestyle & Affordability: Community-based opportunity with a mission-driven organization, self-directed schedule, no call, and a gradual workload ramp.
Prime Location: Located near the Ohio state line, with Indianapolis approximately 70–75 miles away, making Richmond a convenient option for candidates seeking a smaller community within driving distance of a major metro.
Education: Employer provides education services through public and private school settings as part of its broader continuum of care.
Community Attributes: Richmond-based program serving families throughout three east-central Indiana counties, with a strong focus on keeping youth and families out of the system through accessible evaluations.
Easy Travel: Richmond facility is located near the Ohio state line. The position includes mileage reimbursement for required travel throughout the service area.
Vibrant Lifestyle: Opportunity to enjoy a quieter community lifestyle while remaining within reasonable driving distance of Indianapolis and other regional destinations.