Modeled career paths · Mental health

Where does a Clinical Psychologist go next?

What employers are asking a Clinical Psychologist for, what they pay, and where people go next. From live postings and Startline’s modeled career map: what the ads say, never estimated.

What employers ask a Clinical Psychologist for

Live postings for this role in September 2026, most asked for first.

  • Healthcare domain knowledge
  • Advanced degree
  • Case management
  • Data engineering
  • Facilitation and training delivery
  • Mentoring and coaching

Pay is what the ad states, never estimated. Only competencies in Startline’s catalogue are counted.

Typical advancement
Clinical Director+34% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of modeled moves out of Clinical Psychologist go here
progression84% of modeled exits move upward from there
VP Behavioral Health+92% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of modeled moves out of Clinical Psychologist go here
executive stepno modeled onward moves above the evidence floor
Higher-growth opportunity
Director of Public Health+34% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Clinical Director. 3% joint modeled share
progression84% of modeled exits move upward from there
Veterinary Practice Owner+69% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Clinical Director. 3% joint modeled share
progression84% of modeled exits move upward from there
Director of People+27% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Clinical Director. 3% joint modeled share
progression93% of modeled exits move upward from there

What this page cannot know is which of these fit you. That is what the free list is for.