Psychiatric Nursing Asst ll / PT
Listed compensation
$22k-$30k
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II – Part-Time, State Hospital in El Paso, TX, US. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $1828.58 - $2489.92/month.
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- Generous time off benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II – Part-Time, State Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Nursing Assistant II provides moderately complex rehabilitative patient care services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, assisting with activities of daily living, and participating in recovery team meetings to support patient progress.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 12 months of work experience and be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. Applicants must also be at least 18 years of age and possess or be able to obtain CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Psychiatry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$26k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $27k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$26k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Work-life snapshot
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- On-site
- Includes weekends
About Texas Health & Human Services Commission
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