Licensed Psychologist

PsychologistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
  • $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
  • Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
  • Subsidized Gym Membership
  • And much more!
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  • Location: Legacy Fifth Ward (LFL) - 3811 Lyons Ave, Houston TX 77020
  • Licensed Psychologist - Job Overview
  • Schedule: 8a-4p; Monday-Friday

At Legacy Community Health, we invite you to become a cherished member of our family, where your passion for mental health can truly make a difference. As a Psychologist here, you'll be a cornerstone in our mission to uplift the mental well-being of our community members.

  • Deliver impactful psychotherapy services that enhance patient well-being and transform lives
  • Be part of a mission-driven team that puts community healthcare at the forefront
  • Enjoy a collaborative work environment filled with supportive, multidisciplinary team members
  • Access abundant growth opportunities, including mentorship and personal development programs
  • Contribute to meaningful change within the healthcare ecosystem, impacting countless lives

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing for both children and adults
  • Offer therapy sessions specializing in Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences with psychiatrists, psychotherapists, social workers, and case managers
  • Collaborate closely with our on-site charter school to promote student mental health and well-being
  • Assess client needs, abilities, and behaviors through psychometric tests, interviews, and direct observation
  • Develop and monitor treatment programs, offering counseling and advice in collaboration with colleagues
  • Provide therapy for mental health issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, and interpersonal challenges
  • Develop and evaluate service provisions for clients, ensuring quality and efficacy
  • Engage in the Performance Improvement Program to enhance service delivery

Exhibit professional behavior, respect the dignity of patients and colleagues, and promote effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

  • A doctoral degree is required as a Psychologist
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of working experience as a fully licensed Psychologist
  • Must be fully licensed in the state of TX
  • Must complete the minimum hours of continuing education to maintain a professional license and maintain good standing with the professional licensing board
  • Must demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to all populations served
  • Must communicate effectively with staff, community, and the general public
  • Must pass a criminal background check
  • Bilingual ability with English and Spanish is preferred

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years.

With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way.

At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.

Requirements

Requires a doctoral degree in psychology, at least two years of experience as a fully licensed psychologist, and an active Texas license in good standing. Candidates must meet continuing education requirements, demonstrate cultural sensitivity and effective communication, and pass a criminal background check; English-Spanish bilingual ability is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Psychological TestingPsychometric AssessmentClinical InterviewingTreatment PlanningMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient CommunicationChild and Adult Mental Health

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Psychologist at Legacy Community Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 24% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychology median $104k (middle half $76k–$124k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in Texas112 active1,752 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 24% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Psychologist listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment119 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychology listings515 in the last 30 days411 the 30 days before (+25%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychology pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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7
$180k-210k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,729 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Legacy Community Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
$0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
$0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.