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Inpatient PMHNP jobs in Texas

Inpatient Positions in Texas (16)

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Top Employers

  • UHS2
  • Austin Oaks Hospital1
  • Austinoakshospital1
  • MASC Medical Recruitment Firm1
  • TeamHealth1
  • Universal Health Services1

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

Why Inpatient?

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.

Why Choose Inpatient

Inpatient Careers in Texas

Hospital & acute care psychiatric positions

Inpatient in Texas

Hospital & acute care psychiatric positions. Get comfortable with crisis intervention and de-escalation

Inpatient PMHNP
Inpatient growth

Salary & Compensation

Inpatient PMHNPs in Texas earn $179k annually.

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.

Growth & Outlook

Inpatient PMHNP demand in Texas continues to grow with 16 active positions.

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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 Inpatient Salary
$179K
across 16 active positions

Top Cities for Inpatient Jobs in Texas

Houston
TX · Pop 2305K
San Antonio
TX · Pop 1435K
Dallas
TX · Pop 1304K
Austin
TX · Pop 962K
Fort Worth
TX · Pop 919K
El Paso
TX · Pop 679K
Arlington
TX · Pop 394K
Corpus Christi
TX · Pop 318K
Plano
TX · Pop 285K
Lubbock
TX · Pop 257K

Common Questions

Inpatient PMHNP Jobs — FAQ

There are currently 16 inpatient PMHNP positions available. These include hospital-based psychiatric units, acute care facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and residential treatment programs across the country.