Registered Therapist Senior

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

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Kerrville, Texas$95K - $114KFull TimeMental Health Therapy

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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 TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS as a Registered Therapist Senior – $95K-$114K in United States. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Key Responsibilities

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This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

Requirements

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $95K - $114K

Pension plan offered.

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 TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS in United States.

Key Skills

Rehabilitation therapyTreatment planningPatient assessmentSupervisionStaff trainingQuality assurancePerformance improvementDocumentationCrisis interventionInfection controlTherapeutic modalitiesRecovery-oriented careTrauma-informed careInterdisciplinary collaborationPolicy developmentCommunication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Therapist Senior at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS 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.

Compensation Analysis

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS lists compensation for this psychologist position at $95k to $114k annually.

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 Kerrville, 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.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($95k–$114k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Rehabilitation therapy, Treatment planning, Patient assessment, Supervision, Staff training, Quality assurance, Performance improvement, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Therapist Senior performs advanced therapeutic rehabilitation activities and coordinates services within the department. They are responsible for supervising staff, developing treatment protocols, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

Benefits package: 100% Paid Employee Health Insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Generous Time Off, Career Advancement Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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