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One Behavioral
Houston, Texas

Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – PRN

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

One Behavioral offers a continuum of psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults. We are committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive behavioral health care in a supportive environment focused on crisis resolution, personal growth, and positive outcomes.

What Are We Looking For?

One Behavioral is seeking a PRN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Behavioral Health to join our inpatient team in the Houston area.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced psychiatric providers as well as clinicians looking for flexible PRN work in a collaborative, physician-led behavioral health environment.

  • Opportunity Details
  • PRN position supporting inpatient psychiatric services
  • Treat patients across the lifespan, with a strong focus on children and adolescents
  • Flexible scheduling based on facility and provider needs
  • Opportunity to work with an experienced multidisciplinary behavioral health team
  • Collaboration with supervising physicians and peer providers
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Supportive environment focused on provider growth and high-quality patient care
  • Weekend call coverage may be required based on scheduling and clinical needs

What We Offer

  • Competitive PRN compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Reimbursement for DEA and Texas licensing renewals, as applicable
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Collaboration with experienced psychiatric physicians and providers
  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment
  • Additional workplace perks

Requirements

  • Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Active Texas license in good standing required at the time of hire
  • Behavioral health or psychiatric experience preferred
  • Experience working with children and adolescents preferred
  • Strong communication and clinical assessment skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

One Behavioral is a physician-owned outpatient and inpatient behavioral health group dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services. We are committed to creating an environment where providers can deliver excellent patient care while continuing to develop professionally.

Join One Behavioral and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

Key Responsibilities

The provider will support inpatient psychiatric services by treating patients across the lifespan, with a focus on children and adolescents. They will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality behavioral health care and crisis resolution.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient careMultidisciplinary team collaborationPsychiatric evaluation

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 54% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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 · 37 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
51%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,209 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About One Behavioral

Mental Health Care
Houston
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Coverage
Reimbursement for DEA and Texas licensing renewals
Continuing Education
Professional Development
Flexible Scheduling