Trauma Psychologist

Company: Summa Health
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 20, 2026

Job Description:

Summa Health is seeking clinical/counseling psychologists with expertise and interest in the assessment and treatment of trauma and its consequences to join the growing Summa Health Traumatic Stress Center (TSC). Part of Summa’s Behavioral Health Institute, the TSC is a specialty clinic providing outpatient clinical services to a demographically diverse patient population with various types of trauma exposure. We emphasize empirically supported individual and group interventions (e.g., Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy), train the current and future workforce on trauma informed best practices, and partner with other hospital clinics/departments (e.g., Inpatient Psychiatry, Primary Care, Women’s Health) and community organizations. Duties include conducting psychological evaluations, individual and/or group psychotherapy and providing clinical supervision of doctoral and postdoctoral psychology trainees. Summa’s new state-of-the-art behavioral health facility in the heart of our Akron campus houses the TSC and all other behavioral health services, providing the TSC with additional opportunities for enhanced integration and collaboration with not only the entire Behavioral Health Institute but also the entire hospital system. The selected candidates will be joining a well-established Behavioral Health Institute team of over 40 psychologists, psychiatrists, addiction medicine physicians, advanced practice nurses, social workers, and professional counselors and will become members of Summa Health Medical Group, a multi-specialty group practice of 400 health care providers employed by Summa Health. Opportunity Highlights · Employed position offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package · Faculty appointment is available at the Northeast Ohio Medical University · Monday-Friday schedule allowing for exceptional work/life balance · To learn more about Mental & Behavioral Health Services at Summa Health, please visit www.summahealth.org/behavioral Candidate Requirements · Doctorate degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program · License to practice in Ohio or willingness to obtain · Eligible candidates will have expertise in assessment and treatment of trauma and its consequences Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits. EOE/AA Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Influenza vaccine required for all Summa health employees. $46.15/hr - $68.97/hr The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits. Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Supplemental Life and AD&D Dependent Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Education Assistance Daily Pay

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