Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Signing Bonus
Compensation
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Job Description
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Signing Bonus Available
- Locations: San Augustine, TX
- Full-Time or Part-Time
- Advance Your Career in a Collaborative, Mission-Driven Mental Health Team
Are you a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for mental health care? Join Senior PsychCare (SPC) – one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in Texas and surrounding states. You will work in a supportive, team-based environment with flexibility, clinical support from industry-recognized psychiatrists, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of nursing home and assisted living residents.
About Us
Senior PsychCare provides collaborative behavioral health services to residents in long-term care facilities.
Our multidisciplinary teams include Board-Certified Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, Licensed Psychologists, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers/Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists.
We focus on continuity of care—not triage—ensuring our patients receive comprehensive, and compassionate services to achieve their best quality of life.
- What You’ll Do
- Conduct cognitive and emotional assessments to set/manage treatment plans
- Manage psychotropic medication and gradual dose reductions
- Collaborate with nursing home staff and SPC’s behavioral health team
- Participate in treatment team meetings (in-person and virtual)
- Deliver care both in-person and via telehealth when appropriate
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in our EHR system
- What Sets SPC Apart
- Collaborative team of specialists in geriatric mental health
- Strong clinical infrastructure with administrative and tech support
- Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle
- Competitive compensation, paid training, and growth opportunities
Benefits & Perks
- Guaranteed income during training/ramp-up
- Flexible hours – full-time and part-time options
- Paid time off + Paid holidays
- CEU support – up to $750/year + 3 paid CEU days
- Mileage reimbursement
Full Benefits Package
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with matching
- Life, Disability Insurance
Company-provided Laptop + Internet Support
- Admin support for billing, credentialing, and authorizations
- MIPS and EHR training provided
Qualifications
- Licensed NP or PA in the state of Texas
- Psychiatric/mental health experience required
- Experience with geriatric populations strongly preferred
- Spanish bilingual is a plus
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable traveling locally
- Adaptive, flexible, and committed to team-based care
Ready to Join Us?
- Be part of a team that brings compassion, expertise, and peace of mind to those who need it most.
- Apply now by clicking “Apply” at the top of this page
Key Responsibilities
Conduct cognitive and emotional assessments to develop and manage treatment plans for residents in long-term care facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and nursing staff to provide comprehensive behavioral health services through both in-person and telehealth visits.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 62% have no call, 62% 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 | 4.8 / 10 · above average in physician assistant roles | ranked against 4,478 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Clinical Psychology median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Psychology listings in Texas | 306 active | 4,640 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 62% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas Physician Assistant listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment306 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Clinical Psychology listings | 199 in the last 30 days | 94 the 30 days before (+112%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Senior PsychCare | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,478 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Nacogdoches
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $252k≈ 2.1× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $964/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.