Psychiatric Nursing Assist V / PT
Listed compensation
$53k-$71k
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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 V – 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: $4381.08 - $5921.17/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 V – Part-Time, State Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Nurse Assistant V oversees daily unit operations, supervises direct care staff, and ensures the delivery of high-quality, recovery-oriented psychiatric care. They are responsible for staff scheduling, performance management, and maintaining a safe, sanitary, and therapeutic environment for patients.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least four years of direct patient care experience, including three years in a psychiatric setting and at least two years in a supervisory or team lead role. Applicants must also pass comprehensive background checks and meet specific immunization and certification requirements.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k 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 ~$62k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Work-life snapshot
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- On-site
- Includes weekends
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