Chief Nursing Officer Texas Behavioral Health Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center

10 days ago

Dallas, TexasFull TimePsychiatry

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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 UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Chief Nursing Officer – Texas Behavioral Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

based behavioral health care delivery. Designs strategies for the recruitment, retention, development, and recognition of exceptional nursing talent, including recommendations on compensation and

Requirements

mitigation efforts specific to behavioral health environments. Collaborates with nursing schools and academic partners to support clinical education, create strong nursing pipelines, and foster high

supported in delivering high

Problem Solving: To achieve excellence in patient care and service, all employees are expected to take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient. A

Communications and Compassion: It is our goal that all our communications are clear, courteous, timely, and delivered with compassion, respect and appropriate confidentiality. T

Benefits & Compensation

Pension plan offered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Strategic LeadershipClinical DirectionAdministrative OversightBehavioral Health PracticePatient Safety CultureEvidence-Based CareRecruitmentRetentionStaff EngagementResource PlanningStaffing ModelsStakeholder AdvisingMultidisciplinary CollaborationRegulatory ComplianceQuality ImprovementRisk Mitigation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Chief Nursing Officer Texas Behavioral Health Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

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.

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 Dallas, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

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. This involves ensuring nursing care meets the highest standards of safety, qu...

Benefits package: PPO Medical Plan (no cost for employee-only coverage), 100% Preventive Healthcare Coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Programs (TRS), Paid Parental Leave, 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.

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