Chief Nursing Officer Texas Behavioral Health Center

This Psychiatry position at UT Southwestern Medical Center is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

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.

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.

This position is based in Dallas, Texas.

Key skills and qualifications: Strategic Leadership, Clinical Direction, Administrative Oversight, Behavioral Health Practice, Patient Safety Culture, Evidence-Based Care, Recruitment, Retention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Chief Nursing Officer is the senior nursing executive responsible for providing strategic leadership, clinical direction, and administrative oversight for all nursing practice across the Texas Behavioral Health Center, ensuring care aligns with safety and quality standards. This role involves de...

Benefits package: Health Insurance (PPO, no cost for employee-only coverage), Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement Programs (Teacher Retirement System of Texas), Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.