Psychologist II
Listed compensation
$97k-$114k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Psychologist II – State Psychiatric Hospital in Terrell, TX, US. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $8060 - $9508.25/month.
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% paid employee health insurance
- Generous time off benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in Terrell, TX, US.
Key Responsibilities
The Psychologist II coordinates psychological programs, conducts diagnostic evaluations, and provides individual or group counseling to clients. They also provide clinical supervision to staff and contribute to the development of specialized treatment and behavior modification plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in psychology and be licensed as a Psychologist by the State of Texas or a reciprocity state. At least one year of supervised experience in psychological services, specifically with forensic populations in an inpatient setting, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 30% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% 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)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k 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 ~$105k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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