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Thriveworks
Waco, Texas · Hybrid

Licensed Psychologist- Fee For Service

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$122K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Waco, TX. This role is eligible for a competitive ramp stipend for clinicians offering 30+ hours of availability per week.

About the Job

Thriveworks is a mental health care company founded by clinicians in 2008 and still led by them today. With 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model, we serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and we're growing.

In addition to working directly with clients, we partner with health systems and primary care providers because we believe mental health is inseparable from physical health.

As a clinician-led organization, we're built to support the people who do this work with the tools, community, and stability you need to build a career that lasts.

About the Role

We’re hiring licensed clinicians to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to our more than 175,000 clients across the country. You may be a good fit for this role if you’re:

  • Independently licensed and living in Texas — Licensed Psychologist (PsyD or PhD)
  • Consistently available to clients for a minimum of 25 sessions with 30 hours of availability weekly
  • A behavioral health generalist who is open to treating a variety of clients, including couples and children
  • Invested in helping your clients achieve measurable progress
  • Confident working with modern clinical technology, including telehealth and EHR tools
  • A good teammate — we’re building a clinical community and value positive contributors

Compensation

Up to $122,400.00 based on licensure type, session volume, and bonus opportunities. Full-time clinicians are eligible for health insurance, student loan repayment assistance, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored benefits.

How We Support You

We handle the administrative work so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional care. That means credentialing, billing, scheduling, and marketing support taken care of for you, plus paid orientation and training to get you started. You'll build a full caseload within 90 days of credentialing, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. ET.

Benefits

  • As a W2 employee, you'll be eligible to receive:
  • Guaranteed bi-weekly pay for completed sessions
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Paid time off
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • CEU reimbursement and free in-house training
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Opportunities for paid clinical supervisor roles in select states

Our Community

Being a clinician can feel isolating, especially in a telehealth world. We're built to make sure it doesn't. You'll have access to live clinical support, monthly case consultations, and a vibrant online and in-person community of more than 2,700 licensed providers. All clinical leadership is promoted from within, so the people supporting you have been exactly where you are.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply today to become part of a team that’s changing mental health care for clients and clinicians alike.

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Thriveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our people are our most valuable assets.

We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

We encourage and welcome diverse candidates to apply for any position you are qualified for to bring your unique perspective to our team.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care through a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions. Maintain a full caseload while utilizing modern clinical technology and EHR tools for administrative tasks.

Requirements

Must be an independently licensed psychologist (PsyD or PhD) living in Texas. Requires consistent availability for at least 25 sessions per week and a commitment to treating a diverse client population.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

PsychologyClinical assessmentEvidence-based practiceCase managementMental health counselingPatient careClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Psychologist- Fee For Service at Thriveworks a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychology — ranked against 1,618 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychologist Career Context

Thriveworks ranks #6 of 14 employers hiring Psychologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 499 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% 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 ~$122k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k 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 ~$122k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.5this job 7.9
Better work-life than 80% of Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,618 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Thriveworks

Mental Health Care
Lynchburg, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) with employer matching
Paid Time Off
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
CEU reimbursement