Clinical Therapist (Adult Unit) - Texas Behavioral Health Center

This Mental Health Therapy position at UT Southwestern Medical Center 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.

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.

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.

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Intake Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Evidence-Based Practice, Diagnostic Clarity, Case Management, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive mental health intake evaluations and evidence-based individual or group psychotherapy for adult patients. Coordinate care through referrals and collaborate with leadership to develop clinical workflows and programs.

Benefits package: PPO medical plan at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage, 100% preventive healthcare coverage, Paid Time Off available day one, Retirement Programs through Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), Paid Parental Leave Benefit, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.