Join Our Team as a Clinical Psychologist at Dallas State Hospital

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist to join our team at Dallas State Hospital. As a Psychologist II, you will play a crucial role in providing advanced psychological services under the guidance of the State Hospital Director of Psychology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate psychological activities and programs
• Conduct psychological evaluations, diagnoses, and counseling
• Provide clinical supervision and consultation
• Offer guidance to psychology trainees

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide individual and group counseling
• Administer and interpret psychological tests
• Supervise other mental health professionals
• Implement specialized treatment programs
• Develop training programs for staff and clients
• Design behavior modification and skill acquisition plans
• Evaluate mental health services
• Provide training and expert consultation to multidisciplinary teams

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in psychology
• Licensure as a Psychologist in Texas or reciprocity state
• Experience in psychological work and conducting psychotherapy

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health needs, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity at Dallas State Hospital.

You’ve decided to make caring your career—come to the place where you can do just that. Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, Dallas State Hospital is the newest state-operated psychiatric hospital in Texas. As part of HHSC’s Health and Specialty Care System, this modern facility specializes in forensic, civil, and voluntary psychiatric care. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team delivering recovery-oriented care, with support from academic and community partners. Be part of a growing statewide network that’s reshaping mental health care for over 12,000 Texans each year.

Together, we’re building the future of behavioral health—starting now.