WCS UR Psychologist I

Date:
Jul 30, 2026

Location:

RICHMOND, TX

Functional

Title:

WCS UR Psychologist I
Job Title: Psychologist I
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: UR Wav & Comm Srvs Ran Mmt St
Posting Number: 19531
Closing Date: 08/13/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services
Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $8,304.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 75%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

2100 PRESTON
Job Location City: RICHMOND
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MOS Codes: 230X,42PX,71F,73B

Under the supervision of the unit director for Waiver and Community Services (WCS) Utilization Review (UR) this position performs complex psychological work in the review of Level of Need (LON) and Inventory for Client and Agency Planning (ICAP) evaluations and services for individuals receiving 1915(c) waiver services and / or ICF. Conducts a combination of desk utilization review and field utilization review to determine the appropriateness of the assigned LON and the related assessments.

Prepares extensive clinical reports to document findings and recommendations. Provides education and technical assistance as needed. Collaborates with internal and external partner agencies and community entities to ensure health and safety of individuals being served. This position provides highly advanced consultative services and technical assistance to unit staff, HHSC UR, Regional UR staff, HHSC contract management staff, Local intellectual and developmental disability authority (LIDDA)…