Psychologist- Outpatient/ Memorial Hermann Pediatric Specialty Outpatient Clinic at Katy - Louis A. Faillace, MD., Department of Psychiatry &
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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 UTHealth Houston as a Clinical Psychologist – Pediatric Specialty, Academic Faculty in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- based individual, family, and group therapy. The position also contributes to the department’s missions in education, research, and patient care.
Requirements
- accredited program Licensed or eligible for license by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UTHealth Houston in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist- Outpatient/ Memorial Hermann Pediatric Specialty Outpatient Clinic at Katy - Louis A. Faillace, MD., Department of Psychiatry & at UTHealth Houston a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
This Pediatrics position at UTHealth Houston 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.
Compensation Analysis
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 position is based in Houston, 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.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychological Assessment, Clinical Consultation, Treatment Planning, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Evidence-Based Practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The selected candidate will provide psychological assessments, consultations, and evidence-based therapy for individuals, families, and groups at a pediatric specialty clinic. Additionally, they will be responsible for the clinical supervision and teaching of interns, fellows, and residents.
Benefits package: Academic appointment, Teaching opportunities, Fringe benefits package. 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 (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
today
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