Mental Health Tech - Texas Behavioral Health Center

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.

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 physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Data Collection, Vital Signs Monitoring, Skin Assessment, Sterile Procedures, Milieu Facilitation, Code Response, Patient Monitoring, Group Facilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Tech collects essential patient data, including vital signs and intake/output, performs skin assessments, and executes sterile procedures according to policy. They also assist in facilitating the treatment milieu, participate in safety codes, and conduct patient groups and rounds t...

Benefits package: PPO Medical Plan with No Cost Employee Coverage, 100% Preventive Healthcare Coverage, Paid Time Off, Teacher Retirement System of Texas Pension, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.