Behavioral Health Therapist / Clinical Psychologist – Ambulatory Psychiatry
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Compensation Intelligence
BLS OES 2024
24% above median for Psychologist
Job Description
About the Role
Join UW Health as a Behavioral Health Therapist / Clinical Psychologist – Ambulatory Psychiatry in United States. Work Schedule: 100% FTE, days. You may be eligible for up to a $3000 sign-on bonus.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient care with primary care, other specialty providers, and families via written and verbal commu.
- Provide psychotherapy, utilizing multiple modalities and methods consistent with evidence-based practice, in.
- provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual.
Requirements
- The pay range listed reflects both titles and is based on a 1.0 FTE.
- This position may be eligible for a $3000 sign
- on bonus Be part of something remarkable Working as an independent healthcare provider, you'll play an integral role in our care teams by providing high
- quality, cost
Benefits & Compensation
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two
- week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work
- life balance.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join UW Health as a Behavioral Health Therapist / Clinical Psychologist – Ambulatory Psychiatry.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist / Clinical Psychologist – Ambulatory Psychiatry at UW Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychiatry — Psychologist Career Context
This Psychiatry position at UW Health 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, 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.
Compensation Analysis
UW Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $110k to $153k annually.
This is approximately 56% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($110k–$153k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Progress Monitoring, Outcome Measurement, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Clinical Psychology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: Evaluate patients with various mental health concerns and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Coordinate care with primary providers and families while utilizing outcome measurement tools to assess psychotherapy benefits.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Employee Wellbeing Resources, Tuition Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
3d ago
Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position
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