Clinical Psychologist VI

The Harris Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 107,192 - 131,013; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cell Phone Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Student loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

The Harris Center in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Clinical Psychologist VI to conduct psychological evaluations and supervise clinical staff. This role involves collaborating with the court system and ensuring quality clinical practices. Candidates should have a Doctoral Degree and at least 5 years of experience.

The position offers a competitive salary, mental wellness support, and student loan forgiveness programs among other benefits, making it a fulfilling opportunity in a leading mental health organization.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience with clinical/psychological assessments of individuals with mental illness.
• Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Texas, or Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor clinical activities of the program.
• Conduct court-ordered evaluations and provide testimony.
• Facilitate training opportunities for clinicians.
• Supervise master’s level clinicians and interns.
• Collaborate with Juvenile Forensic Program Director.

Skills

Knowledge of psychological assessment

Strong diagnostic skills

Effective time management

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent

Job description

• Location 1200 Congress St,Houston, TX, 77002,United States
• Base Pay $119,103.00 / Year
• Job Category Direct Care
• Employee Type Full-time
• Required Degree Doctorate

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD ("The HARRIS CENTER") is looking for a Clinical Psychologist VI. The Clinical Psychologist VI is responsible for psychological evaluations, including court‑ordered evaluations and consultations for services as designated by the criminal/juvenile court system for individuals with mental disabilities. Duties may include collaboration with individuals in the court as requested or other individuals designated by the criminal/juvenile justice system and clinical supervision of designated staff/interns.

Your role in Action:

• Directs and monitors the quality of day‑to‑day clinical activities of the program.
• Conducts fitness to proceed, lack of responsibility, certification evaluations and other court ordered evaluations completing written reports within required timeframe and provides court testimony relating to evaluation results as requested. Serve as a clinical lead on assigned juvenile cases involved in the court system.
• Effectively interacts with judges, attorneys, and other court staff in the collection of information ad collaboration on assigned cases.
• Facilitates didactic experiences for clinicians, including group supervision and training opportunities within the agency and the community.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulator bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.
• Supervises master’s level clinicians, practicum, and doctoral interns/students (APA‑accredited doctoral internship program), licensed providers, including staffing cases, reviewing reports and notes, and addressing crises in both institutions or within the community.
• Oversees internship program planning and coordination with interagency collaboration.
• Ensures ongoing monitoring of compliance with internship program requirements.
• Collaborates with Juvenile Forensic Program Director to ensure needs of the court system are met.
• Meets divisional productivity standards.
• Performs related work as assigned. Adapts to changing work requirements.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience with clinical/psychological assessments of individuals with mental illness.

Other Key Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Texas, or P.h.D.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of psychological assessment/competency and sanity criteria.
• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria, specific clinical features and guidelines for formulating a diagnosis.
• Knowledge of court requirements for competency and sanity evaluations.
• Strong diagnostic skills, the ability to incorporate patient history, symptoms, environmental and related issues to formulate proper diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
• Strong communications skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average, written documentation is clear, concise and well‑constructed.
• Effective time management and organization skills.
• Able to execute standard word processing software on the computer.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long‑term financial well‑being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well‑deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well‑being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with position #4594.

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state‑designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi‑cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma‑informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.