Onsite Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- WOH

Physician AssistantNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing healthcare team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive mental health care to patients across various settings, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes and enhancing their overall well-being.

Duties

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients in regular out patient clinic and Dual Diagnosis PHP and IOP.

  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
  • Provide psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals and groups.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure comprehensive treatment.
  • Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
  • Document patient interactions accurately in medical records.

Skills

  • Minimum 2 yrs experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant required.
  • Experience in medical office settings with a strong understanding of patient care protocols.
  • Experience working in outpatient settings, providing flexible care tailored to individual needs.
  • Experience prescribing Naltrexone, Vivitrol, Suboxone, Subutex, and Sublocade preferred.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges. Your expertise as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be invaluable in fostering a supportive environment for healing and recovery.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients in outpatient and dual diagnosis settings. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide psychotherapy and coordinate comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant. Candidates should have experience in medical office settings and proficiency in psychiatric assessment and treatment protocols.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationMental health assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationMedical documentationNaltrexone administrationVivitrol administrationSuboxone administrationSubutex administrationSublocade administrationDual diagnosis treatmentOutpatient careCollaborative care

Psychiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 70% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Psychiatry market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physician assistant rolesranked against 4,564 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Texas5 active70 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 70% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physician Assistant listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment304 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 23 postings, 28 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,336 in the last 30 days1,004 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+17.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Graceland Psychiatric & Neuromodulation Centersilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,564 Physician Assistant roles listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Onsite Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- WOH at Graceland Psychiatric & Neuromodulation Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,564 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 65 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
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About Graceland Psychiatric & Neuromodulation Center

Mental Health Care
San Antonio, TX

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Assistance
Vision Insurance

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.