Psychologist III

Date: Feb 5, 2026

Location: AUSTIN, TX

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Psychologist III

• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Motor Pool
• Posting Number: 13456
• Closing Date: 04/06/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27
• Salary Range: $8,800.00 – $11,864.50
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Austin State Hospital
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 4110 GUADALUPE
• MOS Codes: 230X,42PX,71F,73B

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state‑of‑the‑art treatment that is recovery‑oriented and science‑based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Director of Psychology. Acts as the Director of Psychology at Austin State Hospital and reports directly to the Assistant Clinical Director. Performs highly advanced, specialized, and managerial psychological work with minimal supervision and extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Directly supervises all psychology department staff members in collaboration with local service area program directors. Supervisory duties include forensic evaluators, staff psychologists, neuropsychologists, mental health specialists, and administrative assistants.

Oversees the provision of psychology services campus‑wide, including psychological assessment, neuropsychology services, individual and group therapy, individualized behavior programs, development of Person‑Centered Recovery Plans, and treatment team functions.

In collaboration with other relevant disciplines, oversees the forensic competency restoration and evaluation program.

Provides training for psychology department‑related trainees and provides clinical and forensic psychological services as needed. Acts as a member of the hospital Leadership Team, represents the psychology department in assigned hospital and statewide committees, and establishes standards for all psychology services.

Other duties as assigned, including participation in disaster response or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

• Attends work on a regular basis, may work a specific shift schedule, rotating shift, extended shift, and overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Directly supervises all psychology department staff, manages performance, provides coaching and feedback, conducts performance evaluations, ensures compliance with required training, and assigns staff to treatment teams and projects. Maintains adequate staffing, ensures staff maintain current licensure and certification.
• Oversees provision of all psychology services across the facility. Provides clinical…