Why Clinical Psychologist Hiring Timelines Are Now Exceeding 6–9 Months in Outpatient and Hospital Settings
Clinical psychologist staffing has become one of the slowest-moving hiring challenges across behavioral health systems. In outpatient clinics, hospitals, and integrated care networks, leaders now expect vacancies to remain open for six to nine months or longer. Consequently, patient waitlists grow, provider workloads intensify, and access-to-care deteriorates. Rather than reflecting weak recruiting execution, extended timelines […]