Licensed Psychologist – Houston, TX (1099)
Production pay · no annual figure stated
$80 - $90/exam
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
Ask the employer about time off.
Job Description
Psychologist | Disability Evaluations | Houston, TX
1099 Contract | $80–$90 Per Evaluation | Hybrid
Want to put your diagnostic skills to work without the demands of a therapy practice? The IMA Group is looking for a Texas-licensed psychologist to complete disability evaluations in the Houston area as an independent contractor. You’ll assess, document, and move on. There is no treatment, no case management, and no patient load to carry.
- What makes this a good fit
- Earn $80–$90 for every evaluation you complete
- Mix in-office appointments with remote work
- You decide your volume, with no minimums or quotas
- Your evenings and weekends stay yours, and there is no on-call duty
- Our admin and technical teams back you up, and reports are written in a simple electronic system
Your Responsibilities
- Perform psychological disability evaluations, including mental status exams and psychological testing
- Evaluate cognitive, emotional, and functional capacity as they relate to disability determinations
- Submit your reports electronically through IMA’s documentation platform
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.)
- Current Texas psychologist license
- Background in administering and interpreting psychological assessments
- Comfortable evaluating individuals ages 4 and older
Ready for flexible, independent work with a hybrid schedule? Apply today.
The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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Key Responsibilities
Perform psychological disability evaluations, including mental status exams and psychological testing. Submit reports electronically through the company's documentation platform.
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 – Houston, TX (1099) at IMA Group a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychology — ranked against 1,780 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Psychologist Career Context
IMA Group ranks #8 of 11 employers hiring contract/1099 Psychologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 151 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 20% have no call, 48% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.1 / 10 · top 5% in psychology | ranked against 1,780 Psychology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychology median $91k (middle half $76k–$121k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in Texas | 115 active | 1,816 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 56% remote · 20% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas psychologist listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment121 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Psychology listings | 704 in the last 30 days | 307 the 30 days before (+129%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| IMA Group | silver tier, 78/100 · #8 of 11 for pay | Top Employers work-life index151 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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