Behavioral Health Clinician, Weekend, Nights

This Mental Health Therapy position at Memorial Hermann Health System 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 Houston, 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: Psychiatric evaluation, Crisis intervention, Risk assessment, Suicide assessment, Homicide assessment, DSM-5, Family systems, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The clinician conducts comprehensive behavioral health assessments, evaluates psychosocial risk factors, and provides crisis intervention for patients. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and connect patients with appropriate community resources.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.