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 12
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Geronimo Bonanciar is a Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Rehabilitation Unit 3. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,599.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Erlinda Arias holds the role of Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 5. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,564.
Mhsas Program Manager 1/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Donathan Knowles serves as a Mhsas Program Manager 1 within A&D Co-Occurrence Disorders. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,522.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Barbara Smith 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 $84,502.
Mhsas Business Analyst/Mental Health
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William Carter holds the role of Mhsas Business Analyst at Mental Health within Hospital Services Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,439.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Raub Kernea works as a Registered Nurse 2* for Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 4. Their status is full-time. Raub earned $84,313 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Carrie Mcgowan serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 within Chief Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,251.
Psy Hosp Program Director/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Johnny Granderson serves as a Psy Hosp Program Director within Assistant Superintendent Program Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,097.
Psychiatric Social Worker 2/Mental Health
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Susan West works as a Psychiatric Social Worker 2 for Mental Health within Unit F. Their status is full-time. Susan earned $83,994 in 2026.
Accountant 3/Mental Health
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Gad Azer holds the role of Accountant 3 at Mental Health within General Accounting Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,906.
Psychiatric Social Worker 2/Mental Health
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Moesha Banks is a Psychiatric Social Worker 2 at Mental Health within Unit I. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,822.
Accountant 3/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Christina Douglas serves as a Accountant 3 within Monitoring Audit & Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,734.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Donna Lee works as a Registered Nurse 2* for Mental Health within Rehabilitation Unit 1. Their status is full-time. Donna earned $83,590 in 2026.
Information Resource Support Specialist 4/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Stephen Lee serves as a Information Resource Support Specialist 4 within Information Systems. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,494.
Psy Hosp Program Director/Mental Health
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Deadrick Dandridge is a Psy Hosp Program Director at Mental Health within Admissions Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,491.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Lindsey Old holds the role of Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Director Nursing Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,216.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Lesley Bernhardt is a Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Sub-Acute Treatment Unit 6. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,210.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Rachel Hernandez Escobar is a Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Unit A. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,200.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Tracie Mcmullin is a Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Unit A. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,200.
Mhsas Program Manager 2/Mental Health
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Kristyn Long works as a Mhsas Program Manager 2 for Mental Health within Recreation & Plan - Crisis Services. Their status is full-time. Kristyn earned $83,098 in 2026.
Psychiatric Social Worker 2/Mental Health
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Brittany Norris is a Psychiatric Social Worker 2 at Mental Health within Director Social Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,985.
Psychiatric Social Worker 2/Mental Health
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Latiffiny Hill is a Psychiatric Social Worker 2 at Mental Health within Director Social Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $82,674.
Mhsas Program Manager 1/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Ardana Miller-Foxx serves as a Mhsas Program Manager 1 within Brd Prob & Paroles Trtmnt Svs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,603.
Accountant 3/Mental Health
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Sophia Massey works as a Accountant 3 for Mental Health within TN Opioid Abatement-Monitoring. Their status is full-time. Sophia earned $82,283 in 2026.
Mh Licensure Manager/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Kristin Douglas serves as a Mh Licensure Manager within East Tennessee Licensure. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,234.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Zenith Camilotes serves as a Registered Nurse 2* within Sub-Acute Treatment Unit 6. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,202.
Adjunctive Therapy Director/Mental Health
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Tyson Keller works as a Adjunctive Therapy Director for Mental Health within Director Adjunctive Therapy. Their status is full-time. Tyson earned $82,138 in 2026.
Mhsas Program Manager 2/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Brandy Thomas-Wade serves as a Mhsas Program Manager 2 within Children Services Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,756.
Mhsas Program Manager 1/Mental Health
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Reginald Seay works as a Mhsas Program Manager 1 for Mental Health within Safety Net. Their status is full-time. Reginald earned $81,446 in 2026.
Mhsas Program Manager 1/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Ashley Siebert serves as a Mhsas Program Manager 1 within Recovery and Planning Svs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,346.
Psy Hosp Standards Coordinator/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Lynnsey Park serves as a Psy Hosp Standards Coordinator within Assistant Superintendent Standards and Comp. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,124.
Mhsas Program Manager 1/Mental Health
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Tracy Jennette holds the role of Mhsas Program Manager 1 at Mental Health within Alcohol & Drug Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,000.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Lauren Jones serves as a Registered Nurse 2* within Rehabilitation Unit 6. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,649.
Adjunctive Therapy Director/Mental Health
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Michael Brown is a Adjunctive Therapy Director at Mental Health within Director Adjunctive Therapy. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,586.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Mental Health
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Tessa Antonelli is a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 at Mental Health within Recovery and Planning Svs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,259.
Psy Hosp Standards Coordinator/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Brittni Allen serves as a Psy Hosp Standards Coordinator within Assistant Superintendent Standards and Comp. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,130.
Psychological Examiner 2/Mental Health
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Emily Brouillette holds the role of Psychological Examiner 2 at Mental Health within Director Forensic Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,100.
Mhsas Program Manager 2/Mental Health
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April Hanners works as a Mhsas Program Manager 2 for Mental Health within Recreation & Plan - Crisis Services. Their status is full-time. April earned $80,064 in 2026.
Mhsas Program Manager 1/Mental Health
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David Sappington holds the role of Mhsas Program Manager 1 at Mental Health within TN Opioid Abatement Cncl. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,942.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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Francis Ian Delfino works as a Registered Nurse 2* for Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 2. Their status is full-time. Francis earned $79,921 in 2026.