What is the average salary for inpatient PMHNPs?

Inpatient PMHNP salaries typically range from $140,000 to $200,000+ per year. Hospital roles often include night/weekend shift differentials (10-20% extra), sign-on bonuses ($5K-$25K), and full benefits including retirement and tuition reimbursement.

What does an inpatient PMHNP do daily?

Inpatient PMHNPs conduct psychiatric evaluations for new admissions, manage acute medication regimens, perform risk assessments, lead treatment team rounds, coordinate discharge planning, and provide crisis intervention. Typical caseloads range from 12-20 patients per shift depending on acuity.

Do I need experience for inpatient PMHNP positions?

While many inpatient positions prefer 1-2 years of experience, some hospitals offer fellowship programs and structured orientation for new graduates. Inpatient settings provide excellent training in crisis management, psychopharmacology, and multidisciplinary collaboration that accelerates career growth.

Inpatient PMHNP Jobs in Texas

Last Updated: March 2026 | Hospital & acute care psychiatric positions in Texas

Discover 7 inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in Texas

Inpatient Positions

$325k

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Why Choose Inpatient PMHNP Work in Texas?

Higher Base Pay

Inpatient PMHNPs earn $140K-$200K+ due to the demanding nature of acute psychiatric care.

Structured Environment

Hospital settings offer built-in support teams, protocols, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Defined Schedules

Many inpatient roles offer shift-based schedules (7-on/7-off, 3x12s) with no after-hours calls.

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Psychiatrist - Texas

Talkiatry

Talkiatry is a clinician-led, virtual psychiatry practice built to combine the stability of a hospital practice with the clinical autonomy of private practice. This role is designed for psychiatrists who want: • Predictable, W-2 compensation and benefits • Flexible scheduling, control over their ...

Posted on Feb 7, 2026

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner / San Angelo, TX

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MASC Medical Recruitment Firm

San Angelo, Texas

Company Description One of the largest hospital management companies in the United States needs to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner that has child-specific experience. Will be in call rotation for weekend coverage as well. Carry caseload of inpatient and day hospital. Inpatients require daily m...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / PMHNP

Universal Health Services

Austin, Texas

Full-Time

Austin Oaks Hospital in Austin, TX, is seeking a full-time Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing a continuum of psychiatric services to adolescents (ages 12-17) and adults (age 18 and older), including an exclusive women's wellness ...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner Outpatient Garland

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Baylor Scott & White Health

Garland, Texas

Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY The NP Medical Specialty is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by ...

Posted on Feb 12, 2026

Inpatient Psychiatric NP / PMHNP - Austin, TX

Austin Oaks Hospital

Austin, Texas

Full-Time

Opportunity Details: Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / PMHNPLocation: Austin, TX Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents, ages 12-17, and for adults, age 18 and older and an exclusive women s wellness program. Located in South Austin, Texas, we strive...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

MASC Medical Recruitment Firm

San Angelo, Texas

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Inpatient Psychiatric NP / PMHNP - Austin, TX

New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association

Austin, TX

Full-Time

, positive self-awareness, social skills and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health. We’re seeking a Full-Time Psychiatric NP / PMHNP to join our dynamic team and make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients. Why Austin Oaks? Austin .

Posted 2 weeks ago

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$325k

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Inpatient Tips

•Get comfortable with crisis intervention and de-escalation
•Build rapport with multidisciplinary teams
•Stay current on psychopharmacology for acute conditions
•Negotiate shift differentials for nights and weekends
•Consider inpatient fellowships for specialized training

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inpatient PMHNP Jobs

There are currently 7 inpatient PMHNP positions available. These include hospital-based psychiatric units, acute care facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and residential treatment programs across the country.