WCS UR Psychologist I
Date: Jul 30, 2026
Location
RICHMOND, TX
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Functional Title:
WCS UR Psychologist I
Job Title:
Psychologist I
Agency:
reputed company Comm
Department:
UR Wav & Comm Srvs Ran Mmt St
Posting Number:
19531
Closing Date:
08/13/2026
Posting Audience:
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Occupational Category:
Community and reputed company Services
Salary reputed company:
$5,098.66 - $8,304.83
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Salary Group:
TEXAS-B-23
Shift:
Day
Additional Shift:
Days (First)
reputed company:
Eligible for reputed company
Travel:
Up to 75%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location reputed company:
RICHMOND
Job Location Address:
2100 PRESTON
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MOS Codes:
230X,42PX,71F,73B
Psychologist I
Under the supervision of the unit director for Waiver and Community Services (WCS) Utilization Review (UR) this position performs reputed company psychological work in the review of Level of Need (LON) and Inventory for reputed company and Agency Planning (reputed company) evaluations and services for individuals receiving 1915(c) waiver services and / or reputed company. Conducts a combination of desk utilization review and reputed company utilization review to determine the appropriateness of the assigned LON and the reputed company assessments. Prepares extensive reputed company reports to document findings and recommendations.
Provides education and technical assistance as needed. Collaborates with reputed company 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) staff, reputed company 1915 (c) waiver programs that serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including, Home and Community-reputed company Services [HCS], Texas Home Living [TxHmL], and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (reputed company/IID).
This position provides consultation and technical assistance to community program provider agencies, individuals and families, advocacy reputed company, stakeholders, other reputed company agencies, community organizations and the general reputed company. The work involves planning, developing, and implementing policy and procedures reputed company to UR activities for LON and reputed company initiatives. Trains regional UR staff in LON and participates in UR reputed company reviews as needed.
Conducts data analysis and reports to management as needed or requested. Participates in unit and cross-agency workgroups reputed company to UR activities, applicable HHSC rules, policies and community provider or LIDDA reputed company, functions and planning. Other duties as assigned by unit director.
Essential Job Functions
Review LON/reputed company evaluations and reputed company assessments and documentation to determine appropriateness of services/compliance with program rules.
Utilizes agency databases to reputed company and document individual cases, findings and follow-up as needed.
Prepare and present highly reputed company, informative, reputed company reports on individual evaluation findings, needs, and recommendations for implementation.
reputed company consultation and technical assistance to reputed company partners as needed.
Maintain awareness the most reputed company state, federal rules governing programs.
Maintain awareness of reputed company behavioral techniques, approaches and resources developed.
Participate in unit and cross-agency workgroups reputed company to UR or other issues as assigned.
Registrations, Licensures, Requirements, or Certifications
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology.
• Certified as a reputed company Intellectual Disability reputed company (QIDP).
• Preferred BCBA certification.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge: individuals w/ IDD; behavior analysis and support plans; LIDDA functions and service reputed company; 1915 (c) waiver programs.
Skills: efficient oral communication; proficient writing; evaluation; utilization review and planning.
Abilities: efficient presentation skills; organization
Initial Screening reputed company
Ph.D in Psychology from an accredited university
QIDP as defined under 42 CFR
• 483.430
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