Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Texas
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand running from new graduates through experienced clinicians in community mental health centers, large hospital systems, and expanding telehealth networks. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio are the primary hiring hubs, home to major employers such as UTHealth Houston, Texas Health Resources, and Baylor Scott and White Health. The most in-demand specialties include child and adolescent psychiatry, substance use disorder treatment, and integrated primary care behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Company
Are you passionate about mental health and wellness and wish to make a difference in people's lives? Do you wish to make a positive impact on the current mental health crisis in this country?
MindWell Urgent Care is a revolutionary same-day mental health urgent care providing medication management, and therapeutic services. We are passionate about bridging the gap in access to mental healthcare in a way that promotes overall health and wellbeing for those who want help now. By weaving together our core values of professionalism, evidence-based methodologies, teamwork, adaptability, meritocracy, and putting the patient first, we can work together to ensure we are providing quality care to the populations we serve.
The Opportunity
MindWell Urgent Care is seeking a PMHNP to provide in-depth psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and continuation of services to the patients that MindWell Urgent Cares serves. This position requires self-motivated, ambitious Providers who are seeking the flexibility and autonomy of private practice and can work in an active environment. Providers must have the ability to collaborate on a motivated team, high stands of excellent work ethic, and strong clinical skills. Providers focus on medication management, therapy, healthy recovery initiatives, and sustained positive mental health.
Responsibilities
- Provide Initial and Ongoing Psychiatric Evaluation to patients
- Attend clinical meetings
- Participate in department training
- Following strict ethical and clinical guidelines
- Patient-first mentality
- Must be located in the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex
Candidate Profile
- Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program
- Active RN licensed in the state where employed and board-certified by either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
- APN authorization in the state where employed to practice in family health by the Board of Nurse Examiners.
- Active DEA- (or application in process)
- Prescriptive authorization
- Sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
- Strong communication, patient/customer care, and leadership skills
- Team player coupled wit the ability to organize and time-manage
- Desire to work with diverse populations
- Bilingual is a plus
Position Type & Schedule
Type: Regular full-time
Hours: Operating hours are Monday- Friday 8 AM-5 PM. Employee schedule is determined during the interview/hiring process.
Location: Hybrid
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $180,000. In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) listed here: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FTO, and company holidays to name a few. Total compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications. This information is applicable for all full-time positions.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never have and never will discriminate against any job candidate or employee due to age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, membership in an employee organization, medical condition, family history, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status or pregnancy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75247
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Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Legion Health12

- Geode Health5

- Rippling2

- Gateway Psych Care2G
- MindWell Urgent Care2M
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Science & Research
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health nurse practitioner jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas APRN license with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner board certification required
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Current national certification as a PMHNP through ANCC or AANPCP
- Valid DEA registration with prescriptive authority under a Texas collaborative practice agreement
- Clinical experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health nurse practitioner in Texas?
You must earn a graduate-level nursing degree, either a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice, with a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner concentration, then pass a national certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. After passing the exam, you apply for APRN licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing and establish a prescriptive authority agreement with a collaborating physician or podiatrist as required under Texas law.
How much do mental health nurse practitioners make in Texas?
Mental health nurse practitioners in Texas earn a median of about $131,670 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,880 for the lowest 10% to over $161,980 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mental health nurse practitioners in Texas?
Employers hiring mental health nurse practitioners in Texas right now include Legion Health, Geode Health, and Rippling, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and growing network of outpatient behavioral health clinics collectively account for the majority of open roles across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most mental health nurse practitioner jobs?
Austin, San Antonio, and Houston have the most mental health nurse practitioner openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas lead because of the concentration of large academic medical centers, multi-site hospital systems, and community mental health authorities headquartered there, while San Antonio's significant military population and VA infrastructure drive steady demand for psychiatric advanced practice clinicians.
Are there remote mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because most psychiatric nurse practitioner work involves direct clinical assessment and prescribing. About 64% of mental health nurse practitioner openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are concentrated in telehealth platforms and collaborative care programs where synchronous video visits satisfy clinical requirements without requiring an in-person site.
How can I get hired as a mental health nurse practitioner in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate PMHNP residency or fellowship, and several large Texas employers including UTHealth Houston and Baylor Scott and White Health offer structured post-graduate training programs designed for clinicians without independent practice experience. Candidates who hold a current Texas APRN license and PMHNP certification before applying move through screening faster. Lateral moves from registered nursing roles in inpatient psychiatry or crisis stabilization units are another common bridge, as that clinical background satisfies many employers' competency requirements even without prior NP-level experience.
Where can I find and apply to mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Texas employers. Find the roles that fit your credentials and location, then apply directly through the listings.
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