Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)/ Psychiatric PA-C

Physician Assistant 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$135k-$155k

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Job Description

At Deep Centered Mental Health, we believe great psychiatric care happens when clinicians have the time, support, and resources to care for patients thoughtfully. We are growing our outpatient psychiatry practice in Houston and are seeking a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric PA-C who values an integrative approach to care and enjoys being part of a highly supportive, collaborative clinical environment.

Deep Centered Mental Health is an outpatient psychiatry and psychotherapy practice built to support thoughtful, high-quality care.

We emphasize an integrative approach—bringing together medication management, psychotherapy, lifestyle medicine, and advanced interventional treatments, including Deep TMS and Spravato®—to help our clinicians deliver meaningful outcomes for their patients.

We remain grounded in evidence-based care while staying closely engaged with the evolution of psychiatry and advances in neuromodulation.

Our model is intentionally designed to support both clinicians and patients, with longer appointment times, reduced administrative burden, and seamless collaboration with more than 220 in-house therapists, creating a truly collaborative and supportive clinical environment.

Position Highlights

  • Access to Deep TMS and Spravato® (esketamine) for appropriate patients
  • 60-minute psychiatric evaluations with flexible follow-up lengths
  • Collaborative 220+ in-house therapist network
  • Optional involvement in clinical research through our Clinical Research Outcomes Center (CROC)
  • No nights, weekends, or call
  • Strong operational and administrative support

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary of $135k- $155k: with final offer determined by years of clinical experience and experience relevant to our care model.
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Malpractice
  • Paid CME and ongoing professional development
  • And more!

Your Role

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnose and treat mental health conditions
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor treatment response
  • Provide integrative psychiatric care, incorporating medication management, psychotherapy, lifestyle approaches, and interventional treatments as clinically appropriate
  • Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and strategies to support their care
  • Collaborate closely with therapists and other clinicians to coordinate patient care
  • Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with applicable clinical and regulatory standards
  • Participate in clinical consultation and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice in the state of Texas with an unencumbered DEA number.
  • Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or PA-C
  • Minimum of 2 years of post–board certification clinical experience practicing as a PMHNP or psychiatric PA-C (this is not an entry-level or new graduate role).
  • Demonstrated experience conducting psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults and/or adolescents.
  • clinical exposure to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) preferred or genuine interest in learning.
  • Comfortable with EMR systems and videoconferencing tools
  • Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, ethical, and solution-focused approach
  • Passion for professional growth and continuous learning

If you’re seeking a practice where you can provide thoughtful, integrative psychiatric care with strong clinical support, meaningful collaboration, and access to evidence-based treatment options, we would love to connect!

Please note: we do not partner with staffing agencies or external recruiters for this position.

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients. Collaborate with a network of therapists to provide integrative care including medication management and interventional treatments.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationIntegrative psychiatryTreatment planningPatient education

Psychiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 60% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k in an average-cost state. 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 score8.7 / 10 · top 10% in psychiatry (pa)ranked against 63 Psychiatry (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135k–$155kPsychiatry median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$149k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 60% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physician Assistant listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment306 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 listings1,345 in the last 30 days988 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Deep Centered Mental Healthsilver tier, 77/100Top Employers work-life index8 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (63 Psychiatry (PA) 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 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)/ Psychiatric PA-C at Deep Centered Mental Health a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Psychiatry (PA) — ranked against 63 active Psychiatry (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$145k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Psychiatry (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 63 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Deep Centered Mental Health

Mental Health Care
Austin, Tx
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary $135k-$155k
Flexible scheduling options
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability benefits
401(k) with employer match
Malpractice coverage
Paid CME and ongoing professional development

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.