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How to hire a team psychologist

Team psychologist hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring team psychologists in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a team psychologist is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new team psychologist to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a team psychologist, step by step

To hire a team psychologist, you need to identify the specific skills and experience you want in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and advertise the job opening to attract potential candidates. To hire a team psychologist, you should follow these steps:

Here's a step-by-step team psychologist hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a team psychologist job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new team psychologist
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your team psychologist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a team psychologist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A team psychologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, team psychologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    This list shows salaries for various types of team psychologists.

    Type of Team PsychologistDescriptionHourly rate
    Team PsychologistPsychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and their environments.$25-54
    Clinical FellowClinical fellows are doctoral-level health professionals whose interest focuses on biomedical research. They take part in protocol-based clinical research and laboratory research... Show more$25-43
    Clinical Psychology InternshipClinical psychology interns are responsible for assisting the clinical psychology staff by utilizing their academic knowledge to practical applications. A clinical psychology intern observes the daily operations in a health care facility, shadows medical staff, and prepares reports for clinical psychology processes or psychological research... Show more$12-26
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Crisis Intervention
    • Adolescents
    • Substance Abuse
    • Anxiety Disorders
    • ADHD
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Risk Assessments
    • Consultation Services
    Responsibilities:
    • Develop cognitive behaviorally-base educational module for post-surgery patients.
    • Attend bi-monthly hospital clinical grand rounds.
    • Develop cognitive behaviorally-base educational module for post-surgery patients.
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your team psychologist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A team psychologist can vary based on:

    • Location. For example, team psychologists' average salary in alabama is 53% less than in california.
    • Seniority. Entry-level team psychologists 52% less than senior-level team psychologists.
    • Certifications. A team psychologist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a team psychologist's salary.

    Average team psychologist salary

    $78,485yearly

    $37.73 hourly rate

    Entry-level team psychologist salary
    $54,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 15, 2025
  4. Writing a team psychologist job description

    A job description for a team psychologist role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a team psychologist job description:

    Team psychologist job description example

    • Works safely to prevent on the job injuries by wearing personal protective equipment at all times such as safety glasses, earplugs, and steel toe shoes as well as rubber boots, gloves, safety goggles, and aprons as deemed necessary
    • Periodically locates information on the HMI screen and cross-checks as necessary depending on the department they work in to verify correct products, etc. are being used
    • Helps train new technicians by demonstrating job processes, answering questions, and reporting trainees progress to the leader
    • Works safely to prevent on the job injuries by reading SD sheets and complying with all requirements for handling of materials
    • Troubleshoots work-related problems as necessary, correcting the issue using CIL's or by making adjustments
    • Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by observing for repetitive problems if they occur and communicating these problems to the leader
    • Assists in changeover and turnarounds as needed and follows proper procedures as outlined
    • Monitors the process by observing for line jams, alarms, changes in temperature, pressure, water level, line speed, rotation speed, HMI screen, and data as well as fault codes and reacts as instructed and notifies leadership as required
    • Troubleshoots work-related problems by observing for trouble lights, listening for alarms, and locating information on the HMI screens indicating faults, etc.
    • Works safely to prevent on the job injuries by always being aware of their surroundings and aware of moving objects, and maintaining safe distances
    • Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by attending training programs on topics such as personal protective equipment, handling chemicals, lockout-tagout, fire safety and equipment, wet floors, objects in motion, JSA's, etc.
    • Works safely to prevent on the job injuries by reading and adhering to safety documents such as JSA's, safety bulletins, and MSD sheets
    • Completes fully and correctly controlled forms and other forms as required to ensure that USDA and OSHA rules are followed
    • Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by participating in 5S meetings, recommending process improvements, and awaiting corrective actions
    • Other duties as assigned

    Job Specifications:

    • High School Diploma or GED is preferred; if no high school diploma or GED, one year of manufacturing experience is required
    • Knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes is highly desirable
    • Ability to follow directions and be detail-oriented is required
    • Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment and flow to the work as requested

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  5. Post your job

    There are various strategies that you can use to find the right team psychologist for your business:

    • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your team psychologist job on Zippia to find and recruit team psychologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with team psychologist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new team psychologist

    Once you've selected the best team psychologist candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

    It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    To prepare for the new team psychologist first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a team psychologist?

Before you start to hire team psychologists, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire team psychologists pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

You can expect to pay around $78,485 per year for a team psychologist, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for team psychologists in the US typically range between $25 and $54 an hour.

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