Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

This Psychiatry position at Department of Veterans Affairs 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.

This position is based in 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Care, Crisis Intervention, Medication Management, Telepsychiatry, Patient Education, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Mental Health Assessment, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders, collaborating with the healthcare team to implement treatment plans and provide crisis intervention. Responsibilities also include coordinating patient care and providing telepsychiatry services as needed.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Basic life insurance, 401k plan, Paid time off, Annual bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.