Tennessee / Mental Health
Agency file
The Mental Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 1,748 employees with median total compensation of $52,260; the highest distinct record was $437,093.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,748 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,260) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $122,308 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $30,180. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 11
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Kalan Guinn serves as a Registered Nurse 3 within Acute Treatment Unit 1. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,012.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Ashley Reid holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Director Nursing Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,012.
Mhsas Program Manager 2/Mental Health
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Christine Laplante holds the role of Mhsas Program Manager 2 at Mental Health within Sup Employment/Peer Wellness. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,004.
Mhsas Program Manager 2/Mental Health
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Jessica Mullins works as a Mhsas Program Manager 2 for Mental Health within Recreation & Plan - Crisis Services. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $90,000 in 2026.
Psychiatric Social Worker 2/Mental Health
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Nakita Watts is a Psychiatric Social Worker 2 at Mental Health within Office Chief Pharmacist. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,000.
Mhsas Program Manager 1/Mental Health
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Kenneth Horvath works as a Mhsas Program Manager 1 for Mental Health within TN Opioid Str. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $89,710 in 2026.
Psychiatric Social Worker 2/Mental Health
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Sarah Smith holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker 2 at Mental Health within Office Chief Pharmacist. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,709.
Psy Hosp Program Director/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Lenford Barton serves as a Psy Hosp Program Director within Admissions Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,133.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Tiara Smith works as a Registered Nurse 3 for Mental Health within Assistant Superintendent Standards and Comp. Their status is full-time. Tiara earned $89,016 in 2026.
Psychiatric Social Worker 2/Mental Health
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Mindy Hopper works as a Psychiatric Social Worker 2 for Mental Health within Director Social Services. Their status is full-time. Mindy earned $88,768 in 2026.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Smith Mahometano works as a Registered Nurse 2* for Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 3. Their status is full-time. Smith earned $88,740 in 2026.
Mhsas Program Manager 1/Mental Health
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Latray Jeffers is a Mhsas Program Manager 1 at Mental Health within A&D Prevention. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,516.
Psy Hosp Program Director/Mental Health
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Jason Gordon works as a Psy Hosp Program Director for Mental Health within Director Extended Treatment. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $88,170 in 2026.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Dana Mahaffey is a Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 1. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,009.
Psy Hosp Standards Coordinator/Mental Health
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Karen Brown holds the role of Psy Hosp Standards Coordinator at Mental Health within Assistant Superintendent Standards and Comp. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,585.
Psy Hosp Program Director/Mental Health
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Brenda Chatman is a Psy Hosp Program Director at Mental Health within Treatment Mall. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,327.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Cheryl Chrzanowski is a Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Unit C. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,246.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Brittany Smith serves as a Registered Nurse 2* within Unit G Patient Unit. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,246.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Barbara Kho serves as a Registered Nurse 2* within Acute Treatment Unit 3. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,142.
Information Resource Support Specialist 5/Mental Health
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Eddie Anderson is a Information Resource Support Specialist 5 at Mental Health within Information Systems. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,036.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Shelley Vatter holds the role of Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Sub-Acute Treatment Unit 6. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,983.
Psychiatric Social Worker 2/Mental Health
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Shawn Mahaffey works as a Psychiatric Social Worker 2 for Mental Health within Director Social Services. Their status is full-time. Shawn earned $86,843 in 2026.
Mhsas Program Manager 2/Mental Health
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Anna Barrett is a Mhsas Program Manager 2 at Mental Health within Drug Court Administrative. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,843.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Mental Health
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Debbie Bresee holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Mental Health within TN Opioid Abatement Cncl. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,842.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Jamara Coppage is a Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Director Nursing Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,806.
Psy Hosp Program Director/Mental Health
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Elizabeth Brown holds the role of Psy Hosp Program Director at Mental Health within Director Forensic Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,806.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Mental Health
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Hayley Austin works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 for Mental Health within Commissioner and Staff. Their status is full-time. Hayley earned $86,549 in 2026.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Abbie Williams holds the role of Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 3. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,054.
Psychiatric Social Worker 2/Mental Health
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Jessica Lake-Walker works as a Psychiatric Social Worker 2 for Mental Health within Director Social Services. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $85,869 in 2026.
Mhsas Program Manager 2/Mental Health
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Gregory Bennett holds the role of Mhsas Program Manager 2 at Mental Health within Consumer Affairs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,800.
Mhsas Program Manager 2/Mental Health
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Horace Pulse is a Mhsas Program Manager 2 at Mental Health within Partnerships for Success. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,468.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Pamela Jones works as a Registered Nurse 2* for Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 2. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $85,425 in 2026.
Psy Hosp Program Director/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Ricky Herron serves as a Psy Hosp Program Director within Admissions Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,393.
Psychiatric Social Worker 2/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Veronica Larson serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker 2 within Unit G Patient Unit. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,221.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Denver De La Cruz is a Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 2. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,176.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Dave Fairley serves as a Registered Nurse 2* within Unit E. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,176.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Ifeyinwa Onwudiwe holds the role of Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Unit A. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,176.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Stephanie Anne Samson holds the role of Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 1. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,176.
Facilities Supervisor/Mental Health
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Cameron Holder is a Facilities Supervisor at Mental Health within Building Maintenance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,821.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Meldy Parker holds the role of Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 1. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,760.