How much does a Psychologist - M.A. make in Virginia? The average Psychologist - M.A. salary in Virginia is $97,818 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $82,672 and $110,727. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Psychologist - M.A. Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Psychologist - M.A. Salary $68,883 VA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Psychologist - M.A. Salary $82,672 VA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Psychologist - M.A. Salary $97,818 VA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Psychologist - M.A. Salary $110,727 VA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Psychologist - M.A. Salary $122,480 VA February 26, 2024
25% $82,672 10% $68,883 90% $122,480 75% $110,727 $97,818 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Psychologist - M.A. need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Scheduling: Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.

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Social Work: Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.

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Patient Care: Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.

Scheduling 6.1%
Social Work 1.36%
Patient Care 2.96%
Others 89.58%

Job Description for Psychologist - M.A.

Psychologist - M.A. evaluates patients for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Being a Psychologist - M.A. uses talk therapy to treat patient illness or distress, cannot prescribe medication. Requires a master's degree in clinical psychology. Additionally, Psychologist - M.A. requires a valid state license to practice. Typically reports to a medical director. The Psychologist - M.A. work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Psychologist - M.A. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $109,548 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $98,014 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $85,280 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $93,035 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $92,976 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $89,669 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $97,424 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $109,056 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $109,548 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $89,969 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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For Psychologist - M.A., the upper level is Psychologist - Ph.D. and then progresses to Psychological Services Director.

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