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Houston, Texas · Hybrid

Licensed Psychologist – Flexible Hours - Houston, TX (1099)

Psychologist 9.1 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsContract

Listed compensation

$80-$90/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Licensed Psychologist — Houston, TX (Independent Contractor / 1099)

$80–$90 per Exam | Hybrid | Evaluations Only | No Therapy | No On-Call

The IMA Group is seeking a Licensed Psychologist in Houston to conduct psychological disability evaluations as an independent contractor, in a hybrid setting. This is a diagnostic, assessment-only role — no therapy, no treatment plans, no ongoing patient management.

Why Psychologists Contract with IMA

  • $80–$90 per exam
  • Hybrid flexibility — split time between in-office and remote work
  • Take on as many or as few evaluations as you like, no minimum commitment
  • No evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts
  • Strong administrative and tech support, with a streamlined electronic reporting system
  • Focused, evaluation-only practice — no caseloads to manage

What You'll Do

  • Conduct psychological disability evaluations, including MSEs and psychological testing
  • Assess cognitive, emotional, and functional abilities relevant to disability determinations
  • Complete electronic reports using IMA's 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
  • Apply today for a flexible, hybrid role with true independence.
  • 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 electronic reports using the company's documentation system.

Requirements

Requires a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology and an active Texas Psychologist license. 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

Psychological evaluationDisability assessmentMental status examinationClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Psychologist – Flexible Hours - 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 1,710 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 holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 153 active listings.

Of the 40 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 25% have no call, 55% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.1 / 10 · top 5% in psychologyranked against 1,710 Psychology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$166k–$187kPsychology median $125k (middle half $114k–$148k)129 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$182k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in Texas114 active1,787 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 43% remote · 25% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Psychologist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment121 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychology listings641 in the last 30 days343 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychology pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
IMA Groupsilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index153 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,710 Psychology listings), Top Employers work-life 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. At the posted ~$177k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Psychology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,710 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About IMA Group

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Hybrid flexibility
No minimum commitment
Strong administrative and tech support
Streamlined electronic reporting system
No caseloads to manage