Mental Health Therapist (Pediatrics & Adult)

This Mental Health Therapist (Pediatrics & Adult) position at COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Pediatrics position at COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k 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 Lubbock, 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: Outpatient Mental Health Services, Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Therapist will provide outpatient mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, to children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions. Duties also involve developing individualized treatment plans, providing crisis interv...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off Bank. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.