Physician Assistant - Psychiatry

CLS Health P

1 day ago

Houston, TexasFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CLS Health PLLC as a Physician Assistant – Psychiatry, Full-Time in United States. Description About CLS Health CLS Health is a growing healthcare system in Houston, Texas that is taking a different approach to healthcare. We are a physician-led healthcare group that focuses on providing patients with holistic, multispecialty care.

Key Responsibilities

/Responsibilities: Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits for patients.

Provide medication management, including prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications.

Offer mental health counseling and psychotherapy to individuals in need.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, therapists, etc.

Requirements

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP

BC) required. Experience in medication management and providing psychotherapy. Ability to work collaboratively in a team

oriented environment and contribute to a positive clinic atmosphere. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with patients and colleagues effectively.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join CLS Health PLLC as a Physician Assistant – Psychiatry, Full-Time.

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationsMedication managementMental health counselingPsychotherapyTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical operationsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Psychiatry at CLS Health P a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Psychiatry position at CLS Health P is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician assistant earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric evaluations, Medication management, Mental health counseling, Psychotherapy, Treatment planning, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Clinical operations, Communication skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and provide psychotherapy to patients. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop personalized treatment plans and oversee daily clinic operations.

Benefits package: 401(k), 401(k) Matching, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Vision Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.