Psychologist II - Clinical Psychologist

PsychologistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$97k-$114k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 4h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Clinical Psychologist – State Hospital, No Telework in Terrell, TX, US. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $8060 - $9508.25/month.
  • Pension plan offered.
  • 100% paid employee health insurance
  • Generous time off benefits
  • Career advancement opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in Terrell, TX, US.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Psychologist performs advanced psychological work, including conducting evaluations, diagnosing clients, and providing individual or group counseling. They also provide clinical supervision to staff, coordinate treatment programs, and contribute to disaster response or continuity of operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited institution and be licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Texas or a reciprocity state. At least one year of supervised experience in psychological services, specifically with forensic populations in an inpatient setting, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical psychologyPsychological evaluationPsychotherapyCBTDBTBehavior therapyPsychological testingDiagnostic criteriaForensic mental healthTreatment planningBehavior modificationCrisis interventionElectronic medical recordsMultidisciplinary team collaboration

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 30% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$105k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
40% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Government Administration
Austin, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% paid employee health insurance
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Career advancement opportunities