Psychiatric Nursing Assist V​/PT

Date:
Aug 26, 2026

Location:

EL PASO, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Psychiatric Nursing Assist V / PT
Job Title: Psychiatric Nursing Assist V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Psych Security Direct Care
Posting Number: 20559
Closing Date: 09/25/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Range: $4,381.12 - $5,921.16
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-18
Shift: Regular Weekend Day
Additional Shift: Nights (Third);
Weekends
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Part time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

El Paso Psychiatric Center
Job Location City: EL PASO
Job Location Address: 4615 ALAMEDA AVE
Other Locations:

MOS Codes: 230X,42BX,42NX,42TX,65A,65B,68F,68L,HM,HN,HS,SEI
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Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.
The Psychiatric Nurse Assistant (PNA) V performs highly advanced (senior level) work overseeing the daily operations and delivery of quality programs and services provided on the assigned facility at the State Hospital (SH). Arranges work schedules to ensure adequate supervision/coverage based upon levels of supervision and levels of direct care of individuals served. Provides leadership to, plans, assigns, and supervises the activities of PNAs at the facility.

Performs supervisory functions such as hiring, training, coaching, time and leave accounting, and promoting professional growth and development. Models for and coaches PNA IV staff to build their supervisory and leadership skills, and ensures they effectively monitor behavior management, crisis intervention, mealtime coordination, and other plans for each shift. Ensures that care, treatment, training, and support activities are completed and documented, in collaboration with other disciplines.

Provides consultation, guidance, and support to staff to build capacity for working with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors. Maintains a physical presence at the facility to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions, proper infection control practices, attention to health care needs, adherence to risk management protocols, and an optimal quality of life for the patients. Ensures the reporting and proper documentation of unusual incidents.

Ensures staff at the…