Senior Social Worker, Practice Plan - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Katy Clinic

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Social Worker, Practice Plan - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Katy Clinic at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) a 4.0 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

This Psychiatry position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) 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 position is based in Katy, 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: DSM-5 Criteria Knowledge, Biopsychosocial Perspective, Assessment, Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Advocacy, Coordination of Care, Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Independently provide advanced professional social work services addressing medical, psychiatric, and social concerns using a Biopsychosocial perspective for assessment, evaluation, and implementation of patient and family services. Key duties include conducting comprehensive needs assessments, plan...

Benefits package: 100% Paid Medical Premiums, Generous Time Off (37-38 days/year), Longevity Pay, Retirement/Pension Plan, Free Financial Counseling, Free Mental Health Counseling, Gym Membership Discounts, Employee Discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.