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Dallas, Texas

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Above average in Psychiatry (NP)Contract Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Child and Family Guidance Center is seeking a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for our North Texas clinics. This is a contract position for a licensed skilled Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in Mental Health. The position is located in Dallas County.

Duties/Responsibilities

Adhere to all current city, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, as well as CFGC Employee Handbook, including the safeguarding of confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  • Provide comprehensive, integrated mental health care to patients.
  • Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders.
  • Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress.
  • Prepare and present all assigned cases for review by the Medical Director as required.
  • Assist in the development of an individualized treatment plan.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient continuity of care.
  • Attend all team, individual, and agency training and meetings as required and scheduled by CFGC management.
  • Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders.

Maintain professional certification and/or licensure, when applicable. Have and maintain DEA licensure.

Provide and maintain a valid driver’s license and copy of current auto liability insurance.

This position requires up to 65% local travel and employees are responsible for providing their own transportation. Mileage reimbursement.

Must have a working phone to provide services and be eligible for phone reimbursement.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Bilingual is a plus
  • Have passion for serving families of all backgrounds
  • Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong documentation and time management skills
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems

Education and Experience

  • Must be licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas
  • Minimum of 2 years preferred

Physical Requirements

Must be able to frequently (up to 90% of the time) sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs (if an elevator is unavailable).

  • Must be able to frequently (up to 90% of the time) talk, listen and speak clearly in person and via telephone.
  • Must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned.

About Us

A community leader since 1896, Child & Family Guidance Center takes a comprehensive approach to treating individuals with complex mental and behavioral health challenges throughout seven North Texas counties - Dallas, Collin, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall.

Since our establishment, we have been committed to providing quality, compassionate care to those in need. Today, we take immense pride in providing a wide range of comprehensive mental health services tailored to meet the unique needs of every North Texan.

At Child & Family Guidance Center, we believe everyone deserves access to quality care, so no one is ever turned away-regardless of their ability to pay. From initial assessment to ongoing care, our doctors and counselors are committed to helping tens of thousands of North Texans each year recover from trauma caused by abuse, severe neglect, and poverty-empowering them to thrive in their communities.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive mental health care, including diagnosing and treating emotional disorders for patients. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans, maintaining detailed patient records, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas with a valid DEA license. A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred, along with strong documentation skills and the ability to travel locally.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric diagnosisTreatment planningPatient documentationTeamworkCase managementPatient educationHIPAA compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at CFGC a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 1,972 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 56% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution44 jobs · 38 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
49%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Relocation assistance
11%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,972 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About CFGC

Mental Health Care
Northridge, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage reimbursement
Phone reimbursement