Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist / LPC LCSW LMSW LMFT / BH Group Therapy / PRN

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist / LPC LCSW LMSW LMFT / BH Group Therapy / PRN at UHS a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

This Mental Health Therapy position at UHS 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 position is based in Amarillo, 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: Behavioral health therapy, Group therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Psychosocial assessment, Discharge planning, Utilization review, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist collaborates with the treatment team to assess patient needs, facilitate individual and group therapy, and coordinate discharge planning. They also ensure compliance with utilization review requirements and maintain high standards of service excellence.

Benefits package: Retention Bonus Program, Loan Forgiveness Program, Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans, 401(K) with Company Match, SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program, Career Development Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.