Senior Director, Behavioral Health

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Director, Behavioral Health at Children's Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Clinical Psychology position at Children's Health 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, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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: Strategic Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Operational Leadership, Behavioral Health Services, Strategic Planning, Key Performance Measures Tracking, Financial Performance Monitoring, Team Engagement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Senior Director provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for behavioral health services across multiple outpatient programs, focusing on high-quality, seamless, and efficient care delivery aligned with the strategic plan. This role involves defining and executing short and long-t...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Employee Savings Plan Match (4%-10%), Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks), Caregiver Leave, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.