Licensed Psychologist
Compensation
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychology median $104k (middle half $76k–$124k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in Texas | 112 active | 1,752 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 24% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Psychologist listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment119 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Psychology listings | 515 in the last 30 days | 411 the 30 days before (+25%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychology pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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