Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Full Time

Nurse Practitioner 8.7 Work-LifeNo callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$150K - $300K+

The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×13s

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Job Description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | Full Time | Houston-Galleria, TX

Serenity Healthcare was founded by a psychiatrist with a simple belief: mental health care should go beyond routine medication management. We deliver evidence-based, outcomes-driven psychiatry by combining medication management with advanced treatments like TMS and ketamine therapy, all within a highly supported outpatient model.

Our structure is intentionally designed so providers can focus on what matters most—excellent patient care, not administrative burden.

Why PMHNPs Choose Serenity

  • $150,000 base salary + incentives

Realistic total compensation up to $300,000+

  • No call. Ever. Outpatient-only practice
  • 8:1 staff-to-provider ratio — exceptional clinical and administrative support
  • Flexible schedule (3 13-hour shifts weekly)
  • Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision (90% coverage for you and your family)
  • 20 PTO days + 10 paid holidays
  • Collaborative, physician-led culture with a close-knit provider team
  • Access to a national network of Serenity providers and clinical leadership
  • Annual provider retreats to exotic locations like Maui and the Bahamas

The Role

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Serenity, you’ll practice at the top of your license in a supportive, innovative environment:

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
  • Provide Deep TMS and ketamine therapy onsite with a highly trained support team
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Optional involvement in clinical research and innovation initiatives

No prior TMS or ketamine experience required — training and support provided.

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible as a PMHNP
  • Active state license or willingness to obtain
  • Unencumbered DEA license
  • Clean background
  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and patient-centered approach
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

About Serenity Healthcare

Serenity Healthcare utilizes advanced, evidence-based treatments to help patients achieve meaningful, long-term improvement—especially those who have not responded to traditional approaches. By combining technology, research, and exceptional clinical support, we are redefining what outpatient psychiatry can be.

Serenity Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for patients. Manage psychotropic medications and provide advanced treatments including Deep TMS and ketamine therapy.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPsychotropic Medication ManagementDeep TMS Therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Full Time at Serenity Mental Health Centers a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,209 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Serenity Mental Health Centers ranks #8 of 15 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 85 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 58% have no call, 62% 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)), so the posted ~$225k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $232k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$225k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 27 employers

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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$150k–$300k
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Psychiatry (NP) listings for work-life

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

  • No call

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Serenity Mental Health Centers

Mental Health Care
Lehi, Utah
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision (90% coverage for you and your family)
20 PTO days + 10 paid holidays
Annual provider retreats to exotic locations like Maui and the Bahamas
8:1 staff-to-provider ratio
Collaborative, physician-led culture
Access to a national network of Serenity providers and clinical leadership