Behavioral Health Policy Specialist VI
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 Behavioral Health Policy Specialist VI 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
- lead on conducting readiness and operational reviews required for the oversight of in lieu of services (I.
- lead subject matter explorer on these critical services.
- lead on assigned Medicaid programs.
- provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a di.
Requirements
- and ensuring the proper functioning of several managed care programs essential to the safety and independence of millions of children and adults in Texas that depend on these services.
- The Policy Advisor will serve as the lead on conducting readiness and operational reviews required for the oversight of in lieu of services (ILOS) implementation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $5,098.66 - $8,304.83/mo
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Policy Specialist VI at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS a 4.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health Policy physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Behavioral Health Policy — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health Policy position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS 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.
Remote physician positions in Behavioral Health Policy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS lists compensation for this physician position at $61k to $100k 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 is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
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.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($61k–$100k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Research, Analysis, Evaluation, Policy Development, Program Oversight, Waiver Management, Rule Revision, Project Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health Policy role.
Core responsibilities: This role involves leading advanced research, analysis, and evaluation of complex behavioral health policy issues, including conducting readiness and operational reviews for in lieu of services implementation. The specialist will also oversee the development and revision of governing documents like ...
Benefits package: 100% paid employee health insurance, Defined benefit pension plan, Generous time off benefits, Career advancement opportunities, Telework eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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