Clinical Psychologist VI

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement plan with company matching

Cell phone discounts

Free Headspace subscription

Student loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a Clinical Psychologist VI in Houston, Texas. The role involves conducting psychological evaluations, including court-ordered assessments, and supervising staff and interns. Applicants should possess a Doctoral degree and have at least 5 years of experience in clinical psychology.

Key benefits include a competitive salary, robust retirement plans, and wellness programs, reflecting the organization's commitment to mental health and developmental disabilities support for the community.

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

• Directs and monitors quality of clinical activities of the program.
• Conducts court-ordered evaluations, completing reports and providing testimony as needed.
• Supervises master's level clinicians and interns.

Skills

Psychological assessment knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Time management

Standard word processing

Education

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)

Job description

Position Overview

Clinical Psychologist VI at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

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 include collaborating with court staff and supervising 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 timeframes and providing court testimony relating to evaluation results as requested. Serves 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 and 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 and adapts to changing work requirements.

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 Ph.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 communication 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.

Benefits

The Harris Center offers a competitive salary, a robust retirement plan with company matching, prior service credit for accelerated paid time off accrual, and other benefits. Additional benefits include cell phone discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness, an Employee Assistance Program, and student loan forgiveness programs for qualifying employees.

Additional Information

• 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. 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.

Mission and Values

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