Physician - Behavioral Health

Terrell Center for Youth is seeking a senior Clinical Psychologist to lead and develop psychology staff, oversee behavioral support programming, and strengthen the quality of psychological services for youth in a residential treatment setting. This leadership role offers significant clinical autonomy, a manageable caseload of approximately 4-6 youth, and the opportunity to help shape a growing psychology team.

Opportunity Highlights

• Compensation: $105,600-$142,374 annually
• Leadership: Supervise psychology staff, mentor trainees, and participate in hiring decisions
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours; no on-call
• Health Benefits: 100% employer-paid employee premiums and 50% dependent premiums
• Retirement: State pension plan, vesting after 5 years, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Loan Repayment: PSLF eligible; Texas Mental Health Professionals Loan Repayment Assistance Program
• Visa Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates, including H-1B, F-1, J-1, and H-1B portability
• Professional Development: Teaching, research, and committee opportunities

Why Join Terrell Center for Youth?

• Lead and mentor: Supervise psychologists and trainees, support staff development, and contribute to hiring and team growth.
• Shape clinical care: Guide behavior support programming, review treatment plans, and promote consistent, evidence-based practices.
• Make an impact: Help improve psychological services and behavioral outcomes for youth in a 30-bed residential treatment facility.
• Exercise clinical autonomy: Work with minimal supervision and significant latitude for independent judgment.
• Join a growing team: Contribute to the development of an expanding psychology program.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, consult with, and evaluate psychology staff; support the development of interns and practicum students.
• Oversee behavior support plans, including their review, approval, implementation, and effectiveness.
• Evaluate psychological and behavioral services and develop improvements to meet clinical standards, regulations, and agency policies.
• Coordinate psychological and behavioral care across the facility with unit directors and treatment teams.
• Lead staff training in applied behavior analysis, learning principles, positive behavior support, and current psychological practices.
• Participate in staff selection, hiring, and onboarding.
• Develop clinical procedures and systems and complete special assignments for the Clinical Director.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctoral degree in psychology.
• Texas psychologist license, or licensure in a reciprocity state with eligibility to obtain Texas licensure.
• At least three years of experience administering standardized psychological evaluations.
• Minimum age of 21.

Preferred

• Three or more years providing psychological services in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Two or more years supervising psychology, behavioral, or programming staff.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating behavior support plans and applied behavior analysis programs.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and substance use diagnoses and psychotropic medications.
• Strong technical writing skills, including reports, grants, and research proposals.

About the Organization

Texas Health and Specialty Care System, part of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, operates psychiatric hospitals, youth residential treatment facilities, and state-supported living centers. Its psychiatric hospitals provide recovery-oriented, evidence-based care. Terrell is located in a designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA score of 16).

Additional Details

• On-site position; telework and telemedicine are not available.
• CME funding and time off, paid state holidays, vacation, and sick leave are provided.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.
• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses are not offered.
• Employment is contingent on required fingerprint, background, drug, and registry checks and compliance with HHSC immunization policy.
• Locum tenens and 1099 arrangements are not available.