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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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Employment & setting
Contract · hybrid
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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.

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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 1,551 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 73/100, 154 active listings.

Of the 40 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 13% have no call, 50% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $182k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$177k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score

Top 5% in Psychology

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

Hospitals and Health Care
Tarrytown, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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