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Contract PMHNP jobs in Texas

Contract Positions in Texas (36)

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Outpatient Psychiatric APP Provider

PsychPlus

$160k/yr
El Paso, TexasContractIn-Person

Posted on Feb 13, 2026

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Hybrid Psychiatric APP Provider

PsychPlus

$150k/yr
Brownsville, TexasContractHybrid

Posted on Feb 15, 2026

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Contracted Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Headway

$89/hr
Fort Worth, TXContractIn-Person

Posted on Feb 26, 2026

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1099 Remote Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - ANCC or AANP

Seasoned Recruitment

Houston, TXContractRemote

Posted 3 days ago

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Flexible Private Practice for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Headway

Fort Worth, TXContractIn-Person

Posted 6 days ago

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Remote Position (Flexible) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse - Compact

Cognizant Labs

Texas City, TexasContractRemote

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Top Employers

  • BlueSky Telepsych18
  • Headway4
  • Seasoned Recruitment3
  • PsychPlus2
  • Rula Health2
  • OptumCare2
  • Talkspace1
  • Cognizant Labs1

Contract Tips

  • •Negotiate contract length, extension clauses, and cancellation terms
  • •Work with reputable staffing agencies for protection
  • •Maintain your own benefits (health insurance, retirement)
  • •Keep detailed records of all business expenses for tax deductions
  • •Build relationships for contract-to-perm conversion opportunities

Why Contract?

Premium Rates

Contract PMHNPs earn 20-50% more per hour than permanent staff, with rates of $70-130+/hr.

Try Before You Commit

Contract roles let you evaluate an employer, location, and patient population before converting to permanent.

Tax Advantages

As a contract worker, deduct home office, travel, equipment, and continuing education from your taxes.

Why Choose Contract

Contract Careers in Texas

Contract & temp-to-perm psychiatric NP positions

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Contract & temp-to-perm psychiatric NP positions. Negotiate contract length, extension clauses, and cancellation terms

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Salary & Compensation

Contract PMHNPs in Texas earn $186k annually.

Premium Rates

Contract PMHNPs earn 20-50% more per hour than permanent staff, with rates of $70-130+/hr.

Try Before You Commit

Contract roles let you evaluate an employer, location, and patient population before converting to permanent.

Tax Advantages

As a contract worker, deduct home office, travel, equipment, and continuing education from your taxes.

Growth & Outlook

Contract PMHNP demand in Texas continues to grow with 36 active positions.

Career growth

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State Insights

Texas at a Glance

Practice Authority
Restricted Practice (Physician Supervision Required)

Texas requires PMHNPs to have a prescriptive authority agreement with a supervising physician.

Avg Cost of Living
93
Below national avg (100 = US avg)
MH Shortage Areas
10/10
top cities with HPSA designation
Avg Contract Salary
$186K
across 36 active positions

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