Licensed Psychologist – Flexible Hours - Houston, TX (1099)
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Job Description
Licensed Psychologist – Houston, TX (Independent Contractor / 1099)
Flexible Schedule | Evaluations Only | No Therapy | No On-Call
Ready for a psychology role that lets you focus purely on assessment—without the burnout of caseloads, treatment plans, or after-hours calls? The IMA Group is seeking a Licensed Psychologist in Houston to conduct psychological disability evaluations as an independent contractor, in a structured, office-based setting.
This 1099 role is a great fit if you enjoy diagnostic and testing work and want full control over your schedule—work as little or as much as you like, depending on volume and your own availability.
What You'll Do
- Conduct psychological disability evaluations, including Mental Status Exams (MSEs) and psychological testing
- Assess cognitive, emotional, and functional abilities relevant to disability determinations
- Evaluate how psychological conditions affect daily functioning and work capacity
- Complete streamlined electronic reports using an efficient documentation system
What You'll Need
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology
- Active Texas Psychologist license
- Experience administering and interpreting psychological assessments
- Ability to evaluate patients ages 4 and up
Why Psychologists Love Contracting with IMA
- Set your own schedule—take on as many or as few evaluations as you like based on volume and your availability
- No minimum day/week commitment—true flexibility to scale up or down as your schedule allows
- No therapy, treatment planning, or ongoing patient management
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts required
- A focused, evaluation-only practice
- Strong administrative and tech support so you can concentrate on assessments, not paperwork
Competitive Per-evaluation Compensation
- PSYPACT-eligible psychologists with PA DOC eligibility may also be considered for hybrid opportunities
- If you're looking for meaningful clinical work with true independence and a schedule that flexes with your life, we'd love to hear from you.
- Apply today and take the next step toward a better-balanced, on-your-terms career with The IMA Group.
- The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services.
Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets.
Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychological disability evaluations, including mental status exams and psychological testing. Complete streamlined electronic reports using an efficient documentation system.
Requirements
Requires a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology and an active Texas Psychologist license. Candidates must have experience administering and interpreting psychological assessments for patients ages 4 and up.
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 – Flexible Hours - Houston, TX (1099) at IMA Group a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychology — ranked against 1,690 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Psychologist Career Context
IMA Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 160 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.7 / 10 · top 25% in psychology | ranked against 1,690 Psychology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychology median $104k (middle half $76k–$121k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in Texas | 112 active | 1,704 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 30% no call · 66% 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 | 490 in the last 30 days | 405 the 30 days before (+21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| IMA Group | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index160 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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