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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - E2E Telehealth Practice

E2E Behavioral

Austin, TX

$140k-$175k/yr★ FeaturedFull-TimeRemote1-2 yrs

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - E2E Easy Apply Clinic

E2E Behavioral

Austin, TX

$140k-$175k/yr★ FeaturedFull-TimeRemote1-2 yrs

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Staff Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Remote | Telehealth | Full-Time or Part-Time | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Legion Health

Austin, Texas

$150k-$300k/yrFull-TimeRemote

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Staff Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Remote | Telehealth | Full-Time or Part-Time | District of Columbia

Legion Health

Austin, Texas

$150k-$300k/yrFull-TimeRemote

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Mental Health Provider (Psychiatric PA or NP) - Westlake

Geode Health

Austin, TX (Westlake)

Hybrid

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Psychiatric Mental Health Tips

  • Verify state APRN licensure and prescriptive authority requirements
  • Keep national certification and CE credits current
  • Compare total compensation — base, incentives, CME, and benefits
  • Ask about caseload, support staffing, and documentation time
  • Confirm collaborative or supervisory agreement requirements in this state

Why Psychiatric Mental Health?

Growing Demand

Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) roles are among the fastest-growing advanced practice positions nationwide.

Practice Variety

Openings span health systems, private groups, and community settings.

Career Mobility

State licensure plus national certification keeps your options open across employers and settings.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Careers in Austin

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Practice Authority

Texas has restricted practice authority for NPs.

Growing Demand

Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) roles are among the fastest-growing advanced practice positions nationwide.

Practice Variety

Openings span health systems, private groups, and community settings.

Career Mobility

State licensure plus national certification keeps your options open across employers and settings.

Salary & Compensation

Psychiatric Mental Health NPs in Austin earn $197k annually.

Salary growth

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Austin at a Glance

Austin

Population
961,855
Cost of Living
107
Median Income
$72k
Behavioral-Health HPSA
Designated
Metro: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown

Market

DemandVery High (80/100)
COL-Adjusted Salary
$184k($197k nom.)
Restricted Practice (Physician Supervision Required)
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Top Employers Hiring Now

  • One Medical4 roles
  • E2E Behavioral Health Group2 roles
  • Legion Health2 roles
  • Advantmed1 role
  • E2E Probe Foot & Ankle Clinic1 role
  • Geode Health1 role

Employers with open NP roles in Austin, TX right now — counted across every specialty on this board.

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Psychiatric Mental Health NP Market in Austin, TX

Behavioral-health NP roles in Austin span outpatient clinics, telehealth platforms, and integrated care settings, typically paying $120K–$170K. Federal behavioral-health shortage-area designation keeps demand for prescribing clinicians in Austin especially strong. Demand for nurse practitioners in Austin, TX reflects the area's status as a large urban center within Texas, where NPs operate under restricted practice authority requiring physician supervision. Regional demand for NPs and the local cost of living near the national average (index 107) shape NP compensation in the Austin market. HRSA designates Austin a federal behavioral-health Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), which is what puts National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment within reach for behavioral-health clinicians at NHSC-approved sites in the area — awards follow the site's approval and the applicant's discipline, not the city alone. Major healthcare employers in the Austin area include Ascension Seton, St. David's HealthCare, and Baylor Scott & White, alongside 6 active NP positions listed on this page.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, HRSA behavioral-health HPSA designations, AANP State Practice Environment. Job counts and salary averages are computed from live listings on this board.

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Psychiatric Mental Health NP Jobs in Austin — FAQ

How many psychiatric mental health NP jobs are available in Austin, TX?

There are currently 6 psychiatric mental health NP positions available in Austin, TX. New positions are posted regularly as demand for nurse practitioners continues to grow.

What is the average NP salary in Austin?

The average psychiatric mental health NP salary in Austin is approximately $197K per year. Adjusted for the local cost of living (index: 107), this equates to about $184K in purchasing power. The typical range for psychiatric mental health positions is $120K-170K.

Does Texas allow NPs full practice authority?

Texas has restricted practice (physician supervision required) for nurse practitioners. NPs practice under physician supervision for prescribing and some clinical decisions. Source: AANP State Practice Environment. Verify current rules with the Texas Board of Nursing before accepting a role.

Is Austin a good place for NP careers?

Austin carries a federal HRSA behavioral-health Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation, which is what makes NHSC Loan Repayment available to behavioral-health clinicians at approved sites in the area. With a population of 961,855 and part of the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown metro area, Austin offers access to major health systems including Ascension Seton, St. David's HealthCare, Baylor Scott & White.

What qualifications do I need for psychiatric mental health NP jobs in Austin?

To work as an NP in Austin, TX, you need: (1) a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program, (2) national board certification through AANP or ANCC on the population track that matches the role, (3) an active RN and APRN license in Texas, and (4) DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances. Psychiatric Mental Health positions may have additional requirements specific to the employer and setting.