Psychiatric Nursing Asst lll/ PT
Listed compensation
$26k-$33k
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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 III – 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: $2189.92 - $2756.67/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 III – Part-Time, State Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Nursing Assistant III provides complex rehabilitative patient care services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, assisting with activities of daily living, documenting behaviors, and participating in recovery team meetings.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least two years of work experience, with at least one year of psychiatric or direct patient care experience required. Applicants must also be at least 18 years of age and pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ 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 ~$30k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $31k 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 ~$30k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Work-life snapshot
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- On-site
- Includes weekends
About Texas Health & Human Services Commission
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