Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

1 day ago

Kerrville, Texas$149K - $172KFull TimePsychiatry

Practice Authority in Texas

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Texas Health and Human Services Commission as a Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Kerrville, TX in Kerrville, TX. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Meets face to face with individuals served as needed.

Directs psychiatric activities/treatment, monitors trends and activities, and makes recommendations for improvement.

Prescribes medications to include antipsychotics, orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic testing, consults, and referrals.

Performs all other duties as assigned by the Medical Director, including planning, assigning, and/or supervising the work of others; and representing the Medical Director in their absence.

Requirements

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $149K - $172K

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Kerrville, TX.

Key Skills

Psychiatric careMedication prescriptionDiagnostic testingPatient assessmentRecovery planningSupervisionClinical documentationQuality assessmentPerformance improvementInterdisciplinary teamworkCrisis interventionMental health lawsForensic mental healthDiagnostic evaluationTreatment planning

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $149k to $172k annually.

This is approximately 47% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kerrville, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($149k–$172k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric care, Medication prescription, Diagnostic testing, Patient assessment, Recovery planning, Supervision, Clinical documentation, Quality assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric care, including patient assessment, diagnosis, and medication management within a state hospital setting. They also lead recovery teams, supervise staff, and participate in quality improvement programs to ensure high stan...

Benefits package: 100% paid employee health insurance, Defined benefit pension plan, Generous time off, Career advancement opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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