Onsite Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- WOH
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in physician assistant roles | ranked against 4,564 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Texas | 5 active | 70 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 70% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physician Assistant listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment304 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 23 postings, 28 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,336 in the last 30 days | 1,004 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 Center | silver tier, 78/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
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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