Skip to content

Mental health

Licensed Psychologist

Legacy Community Health logoLegacy Community HealthHouston, TXFull timePosted 1d ago

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open psychologist jobs in Texas post a median of $54.75 an hour, the middle half $54.50–$55, across 5 jobs that state their pay. Psychologists employed in Texas earn a median of $40.22 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

Psychologists in Texas: pay by town and employer

The Mental Health & Social Work job market: pay, applicant demand and hiring, researched nightly

About the job

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
  • $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
  • Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
  • Subsidized Gym Membership
  • And much more!

Apply today in less than 3 minutes using your phone, tablet, or computer!

Location: Legacy Fifth Ward (LFL) - 3811 Lyons Ave, Houston TX 77020

Licensed Psychologist - Job Overview

Schedule: 8a-4p; Monday-Friday

At Legacy Community Health, we invite you to become a cherished member of our family, where your passion for mental health can truly make a difference. As a Psychologist here, you'll be a cornerstone in our mission to uplift the mental well-being of our community members.

  • Deliver impactful psychotherapy services that enhance patient well-being and transform lives
  • Be part of a mission-driven team that puts community healthcare at the forefront
  • Enjoy a collaborative work environment filled with supportive, multidisciplinary team members
  • Access abundant growth opportunities, including mentorship and personal development programs
  • Contribute to meaningful change within the healthcare ecosystem, impacting countless lives

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing for both children and adults
  • Offer therapy sessions specializing in Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences with psychiatrists, psychotherapists, social workers, and case managers
  • Collaborate closely with our on-site charter school to promote student mental health and well-being
  • Assess client needs, abilities, and behaviors through psychometric tests, interviews, and direct observation
  • Develop and monitor treatment programs, offering counseling and advice in collaboration with colleagues
  • Provide therapy for mental health issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, and interpersonal challenges
  • Develop and evaluate service provisions for clients, ensuring quality and efficacy
  • Engage in the Performance Improvement Program to enhance service delivery
  • Exhibit professional behavior, respect the dignity of patients and colleagues, and promote effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

  • A doctoral degree is required as a Psychologist
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of working experience as a fully licensed Psychologist
  • Must be fully licensed in the state of TX
  • Must complete the minimum hours of continuing education to maintain a professional license and maintain good standing with the professional licensing board
  • Must demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to all populations served
  • Must communicate effectively with staff, community, and the general public
  • Must pass a criminal background check
  • Bilingual ability with English and Spanish is preferred

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health - every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job - they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our mission - Driving healthy change in our communities - guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change - within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.

From Legacy Community Health's job posting, checked 3 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

Selected agencies hiring now

All agencies and apps →

These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.

Sponsored

Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.

Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.

New mental health and social work jobs in Texas, by email

One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.

About Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health hires mental health staff, medical assistants and pharmacy staff in Houston, Pasadena and other towns in Texas.

Hires in TexasPay on its listings: 0% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

More mental health and social work jobs

A licensed counselor or social worker?

One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.

Create my profile

Legacy Community Health openings, sent to you weekly

Each week we send the newest postings from Legacy Community Health's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.