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What is a senior staff psychologist, counseling service and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a senior staff psychologist, counseling service. For example, did you know that they make an average of $41.07 an hour? That's $85,432 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 14% and produce 26,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSenior Staff Psychologist, Counseling ServiceUS Average
Salary
6.7

Avg. Salary $85,432

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.3

Growth rate 14%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.20%

Asian 3.34%

Black or African American 6.18%

Hispanic or Latino 10.44%

Unknown 3.44%

White 76.39%

Gender

female 43.75%

male 56.25%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
8.3

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.7

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a senior staff psychologist, counseling service

  1. Explore senior staff psychologist, counseling service education requirements

    Most common senior staff psychologist, counseling service degrees

    Bachelor's

    73.1 %

    Master's

    11.5 %

    Doctorate

    7.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific senior staff psychologist, counseling service skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Client Service46.46%
    Income Tax37.35%
    Client Relationships13.45%
    Internal Controls1.63%
    Audit Defense1.12%
  3. Complete relevant senior staff psychologist, counseling service training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior staff psychologists, counseling service learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior staff psychologist, counseling service based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior staff psychologist, counseling service resumes.
  4. Research senior staff psychologist, counseling service duties and responsibilities

    • Conduct and write triennial and initial assessments, participate and lead IEP meetings, functional behavioral assessments, behavior support plans.
    • Develop training materials for alcohol abuse treatment & rehabilitation services, including prevention of domestic violence, child abuse and homelessness.
    • Provide consultation regarding appropriate placement/treatment of juveniles in the DJJ system.
  5. Apply for senior staff psychologist, counseling service jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a senior staff psychologist, counseling service job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average senior staff psychologist, counseling service salary

The average senior staff psychologist, counseling service salary in the United States is $85,432 per year or $41 per hour. Senior staff psychologist, counseling service salaries range between $58,000 and $125,000 per year.

Average senior staff psychologist, counseling service salary
$85,432 Yearly
$41.07 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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