TELEPSYCHOLOGIST (Telemedicine) - The Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

UTHealth Houston

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UTHealth Houston as a TELEPSYCHOLOGIST (Telemedicine) - The Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in United States. The Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston has extraordinary opportunities for mental health professionals seeking to develop an academic career in Psychiatry.

Key Responsibilities

develop an academic career in Psychiatry.

provide psychological services to select inpatient facilities throughout Texas.

Requirements

(or equivalent) in Psychology from an APA accredited program Licensed or eligible for license by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UTHealth Houston as a TELEPSYCHOLOGIST (Telemedicine) - The Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Key Skills

Psychological TestingClinical EvaluationsTrial Competency EvaluationsTreatment PlanningCompetency RestorationForensic EvaluationCourt TestimonyTelemedicine

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates TELEPSYCHOLOGIST (Telemedicine) - The Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UTHealth Houston a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychiatry position at UTHealth Houston is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychological Testing, Clinical Evaluations, Trial Competency Evaluations, Treatment Planning, Competency Restoration, Forensic Evaluation, Court Testimony, Telemedicine. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Perform psychological testing and trial competency evaluations for inpatient facilities via telemedicine. Provide consultation for treatment planning and deliver expert testimony in court as requested.

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