Therapist I
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join UVA Community Health as a Therapist – Behavioral Health in United States. Therapist II Job Code: BH1200 Position is Full time | 40 hrs Weekly | Schedule to be discussed with manager. Looking for a Therapist I or II.
Key Responsibilities
- will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
- provide services appropriate to the age and cultural diversity of the patients served.
- provide training and coaching to team members on how to effectively connect with patients.
Requirements
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
- On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UVA Community Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Therapist I position at UVA Community Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at UVA Community Health 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.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Virginia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Treatment Planning, Patient Assessment, Discharge Planning, Psychiatric Medications, Psychiatric Diagnosis, Evidence Based Therapeutic Interventions, Crisis Management, Interdisciplinary Team Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Therapist II is responsible for independent treatment and level of care decisions, including complete patient assessments, planning therapeutic interventions, and coordinating the treatment process through discharge planning. This role also involves guiding team members through teaching and rela...
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Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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