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LifeStance Health
Killeen, Texas · Hybrid

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$180k-$230k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!

We are actively looking to hire a talented Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in our Killeen, TX office, who is passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of post training experience. This is a Hybrid or in office role, candidates should be based in Houston.

Is This You?

  • Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
  • Seeking work life balance.
  • Interested in growing professionally.

What We Offer Nurse Practitioners:

  • 100 % Outpatient Care in a Group Practice Setting.
  • Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings.
  • Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), parental leave, EAP and more.
  • Newly designed and modern offices.
  • Full administrative support.
  • Strong work/life balance.
  • Annual cash Bonus incentive plan
  • Compensation range $180,000 to $230,000+compensation model based on productivity
  • Sign-on Bonus

Nurse Practitioners are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking PMHNPs that are::

  • Licensed in Texas as an APRN with PMHNP Board Certification by the ANCC.
  • Active TX DEA.
  • 1+ year of PMHNP Experience post training.
  • Must be near Killeen, TX. Hybrid role 2 days in office.
  • Ages 18 and up

About LifeStance Health

LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.

LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.

Our Values

  • Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
  • Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
  • Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
  • One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

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LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare to patients aged 18 and older in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include delivering personalized treatment plans and collaborating with a clinical team to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed in Texas as an APRN with PMHNP board certification by the ANCC and hold an active TX DEA. A minimum of 1 year of post-training experience is required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric nursingPsychiatric assessmentMedication managementEvidence-based treatment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at LifeStance Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

LifeStance Health ranks #2 of 17 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 924 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 68% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$211k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Texas177 active2,259 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 30% remote · 68% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
LifeStance Healthsilver tier, 84/100 · #2 of 17 for payTop Employers work-life index924 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$205k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$14k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 31 employers
18
<$155k
11
$155k-190k
3
$190k-225k
1
$250k
3
$260k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$255k-$295k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,182 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About LifeStance Health

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Benefits & Perks

100% outpatient care in a group practice setting
Generous 'above market' compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings
Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), parental leave, EAP and more
Newly designed and modern offices
Full administrative support
Strong work/life balance
Annual cash bonus incentive plan
Sign-on bonus