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Clinical Psychologist @ Dallas State Hospital

Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
place Austin, 78789
local_atm $5797.66 - $5797.66 monthly
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Psych Clearance for Medical Procedures
ECT
Groups
Individuals
Undergraduate/Graduate/Post Graduate

About Job

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is hiring a Psychologist II – Clinical Psychologist to join our behavioral health team at Dallas State Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to provide direct therapeutic care, conduct psychological assessments, and contribute to innovative treatment planning for adults in a forensic and acute psychiatric setting.

Salary & Benefits

  • Monthly Salary: $5,797.66 – $9,508.25 (Salary Group B-25)
  • 100% paid health insurance for full-time employees
  • Defined benefit pension plan (ERS Retirement)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
  • Longevity pay and wellness programs

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and group therapy to adults and families
  • Conduct psychological testing, assessments, and diagnostic evaluations
  • Supervise and train graduate psychology trainees and staff as assigned
  • Design and monitor behavior modification and skill acquisition plans
  • Develop and implement specialized treatment programs in collaboration with the treatment team
  • Educate and consult with interdisciplinary staff and community stakeholders
  • Ensure all services comply with CMS and Joint Commission standards

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited university
  • Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Texas (or a reciprocity state)
  • 1+ year of supervised experience by a licensed psychologist
  • 1+ year of experience conducting therapy with forensic psychiatric populations

How to Apply
Apply online directly ()

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Psych Clearance for Medical Procedures

Age Groups

Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Groups
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Undergraduate/Graduate/Post Graduate
School

Settings

Hospitals
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Intense Out-patient (IOP)
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home