Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)/ Psychiatric PA-C
Listed compensation
$135k-$155k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.7 / 10 · top 10% in psychiatry (pa) | ranked against 63 Psychiatry (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k–$155k | Psychiatry median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$149k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 60% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physician Assistant listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment306 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 | 1,345 in the last 30 days | 988 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 Health | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index8 active listings |
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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