Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)
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 TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Part-Time, State Hospital in United States. 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
- 25 must be registered with the Selective Service. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state
- line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1
- 4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre
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Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $6.2K - $10K/mo
- Pension plan offered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS in United States.
Key Skills
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
Stated compensation: $6.2K - $10K/mo.
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 San Antonio, 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 ($10k–$74k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Care, Medication Prescription, Diagnostic Testing, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Supervision, Administrative Duties, Quality Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Advanced Practice RN performs highly advanced psychiatric care, assessing, planning, and providing comprehensive patient care independently or collaboratively, including prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic testing. This role involves directing psychiatric activities, moni...
Benefits package: 100% Paid Employee Health Insurance, Pension Plan, Generous Time Off, Career Advancement, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
1mo ago
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