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McKinney, Texas

Center Mental Health Consultant LCSW or Licensed Psychologist

Clinical PsychologyContract

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Job Description

North Texas Job Corps Center is seeking a licensed mental health professional (LCSW or Licensed Psychologist – PhD/PsyD) to provide clinical services to students ages 16–24. This position focuses on assessment, crisis intervention, and brief therapy for young adults with complex and often trauma-related histories who are actively working toward positive life changes.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position working in collaboration with the on-site psychologist.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct clinical interviews and diagnostic assessments
  • Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services
  • Deliver brief, solution-focused psychotherapy
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with center staff, instructors, and leadership
  • Provide mental health training for staff as needed
  • Coordinate referrals and connect students to community resources
  • Opportunities for longer-term therapy may be available depending on caseload.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Active Texas license as an LCSW or Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience working with adolescents and/or young adults (ages 16–24)
  • Strong clinical, diagnostic, and written communication skills
  • Experience with trauma-informed care

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in residential, school-based, or community mental health settings
  • Familiarity with North Texas community mental health resources

About the Center

North Texas Job Corps Center serves up to 550 students enrolled in career technical training programs. Our mission is to help students develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed for long-term success. We offer a collaborative team environment focused on student growth and wellness.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Access to clinical consultation and resources
  • Supportive, team-oriented environment
  • Meaningful work with measurable impact

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Key Responsibilities

The consultant will conduct diagnostic assessments, provide crisis intervention, and deliver brief psychotherapy to students. They will also collaborate with center staff and coordinate referrals to community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Texas license as an LCSW or Licensed Psychologist (PhD/PsyD). A minimum of 2 years of experience working with adolescents or young adults is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Referral coordinationAdolescent mental healthYoung adult mental health

Clinical Psychology Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% 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)). 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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
51%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
14%

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in McKinney

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k
Typical market rent
$1,773/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Clinical Consultation
Supportive Team Environment