Therapist (4827)

1 month ago
Austin, Texas$56.4K - $63.4KFull TimePsychologist
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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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 SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP as a Therapist – M-F Schedule, $56.4K-$63.4K in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: TX-Austin Rathgeber Center - Austin, TX 78721Education Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $56,362.00 - $63,400.

Key Responsibilities

  • related issues and materials to provide the most effective and currently available techniques for positive mental health for the residents. Physical

Requirements

  • and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements.
  • Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
  • Ability to be available 24 hours a day to provide suicide assessments as requested from direct care staff when a client is in crisis.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and intense situations.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $56.4K - $63.4K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP in United States.

Key Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyTrauma-Informed ApproachCase Management CollaborationTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionDocumentationProgram EvaluationCommunity LiaisonChild DevelopmentPsychopathologyParenting SkillsDSM-IV KnowledgeRecord KeepingRapport BuildingPsycho-educational Groups
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist (4827) at SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy 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.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA 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.

Compensation Analysis

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA lists compensation for this psychologist position at $56k to $63k 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 position is based in Austin, 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
  • Transparent compensation ($56k–$63k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Trauma-Informed Approach, Case Management Collaboration, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Program Evaluation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing clinical services, including pre-assessments, biopsychosocial assessments, and individual/group counseling for adult clients and their children using a trauma-informed approach. Key duties include developing and evaluating therapeutic components, conducting social service...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA

Non-profit Organization Management
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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

1mo ago