Mental Health Therapist (Pediatrics)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Community Health Center of Lubbock Inc as a Pediatric Mental Health Therapist – 3-Day Workweek in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- day encounter sign
Requirements
- based clinic, or integrated primary care setting is a plus. Familiarity with trauma
- based pediatric interventions (e. g., CBT, play therapy, family
- based approaches). Strong organizational, communication, and time
- management skills. Commitment to serving underserved and diverse populations.
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Community Health Center of Lubbock Inc in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist (Pediatrics) at COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
This Pediatrics position at COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Lubbock, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist 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: Outpatient Mental Health Services, Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Biopsychosocial Assessments. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The Pediatric Mental Health Therapist will provide outpatient mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment, to children and adolescents in a community health center setting. Key duties involve developing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with inte...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off. 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 Pediatrics psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
Pediatrics shortage = strong negotiating position
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