Director of Psychology

Career Opportunities:
Director of Psychology (21858)

Posting 21858
-Posted
09/25/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Adm Acute Care Psych  Psychology

- Healthcare Support

- Terrell State Hospital

- Not Eligible for Telework
-e. $9000 - $10999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Director of Psychology

Job Title:

Director of Psychology
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Adm Acute Care Psych  Psychology
Posting Number:21858
Closing Date:10/25/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Healthcare Support
Salary Range:$10,761.37-$14,356.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-29
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:None
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Facility

Location:

Terrell State Hospital
Job Location City:TERRELL
Job Location Address:1200 E BRIN
Other Locations:None
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 ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, 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.

The Psychologist IV (Director of Psychology) performs highly advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) psychological work under the direction of the State Hospital Medical Director. The Director of Psychology is responsible for providing consultation, training, and guidance to hospital administration, developing, implementing, and revising policies and procedures to ensure evaluations, treatment interventions, and clinical documentation are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and standards.

The Director of Psychology also ensures coordination and integration of psychological and behavioral health services with other facility programs to support continuity of care, consistent procedures, and system-wide values, and provides recovery-focused care that emphasizes trauma-informed principles, patient engagement, and the reduction of restrictive interventions when clinically appropriate. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such…