Parkland Health , one of the nation's largest public health systems, is seeking a full-time & part-time Child & Adolescent Psychologist to join its outpatient behavioral health team at the Moody Outpatient Clinic in Dallas, TX. In this role, you will provide psychological evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients ages 3–18 through observation, interview, and psychological testing, and will formulate and administer individualized treatment programs as part of a collaborative, team-based practice.
Position Highlights:
- Work at Scale — Join one of the nation's largest public health systems with modern facilities and broad impact.
- Mission-Driven Community Impact — Deliver care to diverse, underserved populations across Dallas County through community-based health centers, improving real health outcomes.
- Strong Compensation & Financial Stability — Guaranteed salary, up to 12% retirement match, eligibility for Federal Loan Repayment, annual quality incentives, and multiple retirement and savings options provide long-term financial security and predictability.
- Team-Based Outpatient Environment — Integrated care teams, strong clinical support, and embedded behavioral health resources reduce administrative burden and enable focus on patient care.
- Flexible Full-time & Part-Time Schedule — Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility on which days are worked (minimum of 3 days per week).
Position Benefits:
- Guaranteed base salary
- Up to 12% employer retirement match, plus multiple retirement and savings plan options
- Four weeks of PTO to start, plus 10 paid holidays and 3 days of CME
- Full malpractice and tail coverage
- Onsite health services and robust wellness programs
- Disability and life insurance
Position Requirements:
- Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology from an APA-accredited university, including completion of an APA-accredited internship (master's-level candidates cannot be considered)
- Active license (or license-eligible) as a Psychologist with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
- Spanish language proficiency preferred
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychological evaluations through interviews, records review, and formal assessment procedures to diagnose and develop treatment plans, including response to crisis and emergency situations
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy to help patients manage emotional and psychiatric symptoms and build effective coping strategies
- Collaborate with referring providers and colleagues, coordinating referrals for continuity of care
- Maintain thorough, confidential clinical documentation for all patient encounters
- Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary care team, contributing to program planning, policy, and best-practice development within the specialty area
- Educate colleagues and the broader Parkland community on specialty-area best practices
- Stay current on developments in clinical psychology through ongoing professional education and participation in professional organizations
Parkland Health & Hospital System is one of the nation's largest public health systems, delivering high-quality, mission-driven care at scale. From our modern facilities across Dallas County, our teams serve diverse, underserved populations through a robust network of community-based health centers, making a real and lasting impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
At Parkland, providers are supported with strong compensation and long-term financial stability, including a guaranteed salary, up to 12% retirement match, eligibility for Federal Loan Repayment, annual quality incentives, and multiple retirement and savings options.
We're equally committed to provider well-being, offering four weeks of PTO to start, 10 paid holidays, full malpractice and tail coverage, onsite health services, tuition reimbursement, disability and life insurance, child-care assistance, and comprehensive wellness programs.
Our team-based outpatient environment features integrated care teams, strong clinical support, and embedded behavioral health resources — allowing our providers to focus on what matters most: patient care, not administrative burden.