Tennessee / Mental Health

Agency file

Mental Health

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year: 2026
Employees: 1,748
Median total: $52,260
Highest record: $437,093

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$23,268$209,440+

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $67,811 (98%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $1,705 (2%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$30,180

$39,000

$52,260

$85,176

$122,308

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).

Largest job titles

Psychiatric Technician

497 · $39,000

Registered Nurse 2*

92 · $78,000

Registered Nurse 3

91 · $101,460

Lead Psychologist Technician

71 · $47,758

Custodial Worker 1

53 · $32,436

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 19

Jennifer Brigham

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$60,826

Sub-department: Director Licensure
Base pay: $59,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,462
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,826
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Leigh

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,947
Employee ID: 570655

Jennifer Brigham works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Mental Health within Director Licensure. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $60,826 in 2026.

Max Mcdonald

Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$60,778

Sub-department: TREATMENT MALL
Base pay: $59,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,462
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,778
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,943
Employee ID: 395220

Max Mcdonald works as a Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator for Mental Health within Treatment Mall. Their status is full-time. Max earned $60,778 in 2026.

Margaret Love

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$60,708

Sub-department: Medical Records
Base pay: $60,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,708
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,059
Employee ID: 140694

At Mental Health, Margaret Love serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Medical Records. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,708.

Julie Vandiver

Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$60,708

Sub-department: Utilization Review
Base pay: $60,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,708
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,059
Employee ID: 696101

Julie Vandiver is a Registered Nurse 2* at Mental Health within Utilization Review. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,708.

Corsella Buchanan

Social Services Specialist 2*/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$60,636

Sub-department: Director Social Services
Base pay: $60,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,636
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,053
Employee ID: 123275

Corsella Buchanan is a Social Services Specialist 2* at Mental Health within Director Social Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,636.

Preston Vann

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$60,624

Sub-department: Escort Service
Base pay: $60,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,624
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,052
Employee ID: 104112

Preston Vann holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Mental Health within Escort Service. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,624.

Glenda Victory

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$60,576

Sub-department: Chief of Medical Staff
Base pay: $60,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,576
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,048
Employee ID: 432688

At Mental Health, Glenda Victory serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Chief of Medical Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,576.

Joseph Rhodes

Patient Accounts Supervisor/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$60,358

Sub-department: Patient Accounts
Base pay: $58,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,358
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,909
Employee ID: 138191

Joseph Rhodes holds the role of Patient Accounts Supervisor at Mental Health within Patient Accounts. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,358.

Markeda Hines

Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$60,336

Sub-department: Asst Supt Program Services
Base pay: $60,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,028
Employee ID: 498137

Markeda Hines holds the role of Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator at Mental Health within Assistant Superintendent Program Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,336.

Curtis Neal

Recreation Therapist 2/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$60,163

Sub-department: Recreational Therapy
Base pay: $57,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,455
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,163
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,809
Employee ID: 135537

Curtis Neal holds the role of Recreation Therapist 2 at Mental Health within Recreational Therapy. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,163.

Jessie Royer

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$60,000

Sub-department: Legal Counsel Dir and Staff
Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,000
Employee ID: 663866

At Mental Health, Jessie Royer serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 within Legal Counsel Director and Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,000.

Nicholas Trogdon

Training Officer 1/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$59,916

Sub-department: Director Personnel
Base pay: $59,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,916
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Mark

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,993
Employee ID: 721071

Nicholas Trogdon works as a Training Officer 1 for Mental Health within Director Personnel. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $59,916 in 2026.

Julia Smith

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$59,769

Sub-department: Health Information Management
Base pay: $57,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,577
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,769
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,766
Employee ID: 495759

At Mental Health, Julia Smith serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Health Information Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,769.

Tiffany Jones

Recreation Therapist 2/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$59,758

Sub-department: Director Adjunctive Therapy
Base pay: $57,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,566
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,758
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,766
Employee ID: 334402

Tiffany Jones is a Recreation Therapist 2 at Mental Health within Director Adjunctive Therapy. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,758.

Alexandra Townsend

Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$59,643

Sub-department: Sub-Acute Treatment Unit 6
Base pay: $57,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,647
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,643
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,833
Employee ID: 392145

Alexandra Townsend works as a Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator for Mental Health within Sub-Acute Treatment Unit 6. Their status is full-time. Alexandra earned $59,643 in 2026.

Tyria Norment

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$59,369

Sub-department: Rehabilitation Unit 4
Base pay: $57,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,369
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Miller

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,829
Employee ID: 583228

Tyria Norment works as a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 for Mental Health within Rehabilitation Unit 4. Their status is full-time. Tyria earned $59,369 in 2026.

Lisa Lawrence

Accountant 2*/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$59,364

Sub-department: Director Fiscal Services
Base pay: $59,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,364
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Cothren

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,947
Employee ID: 655277

Lisa Lawrence holds the role of Accountant 2* at Mental Health within Director Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,364.

Quincy Robertson

Training Specialist/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$59,131

Sub-department: Director Personnel
Base pay: $55,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,955
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,131
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,598
Employee ID: 130488

Quincy Robertson is a Training Specialist at Mental Health within Director Personnel. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,131.

Henry Holland

Recreation Therapist 2/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,896

Sub-department: Recreational Therapy
Base pay: $58,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,896
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,908
Employee ID: 112785

Henry Holland works as a Recreation Therapist 2 for Mental Health within Recreational Therapy. Their status is full-time. Henry earned $58,896 in 2026.

Ginalon Rasberry

Mh Licensure Surveyor/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,805

Sub-department: Middle Tennessee Licensure
Base pay: $57,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,805
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,782
Employee ID: 153511

Ginalon Rasberry holds the role of Mh Licensure Surveyor at Mental Health within Middle Tennessee Licensure. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,805.

Clarissa Callis

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,704

Sub-department: A&D Prevention
Base pay: $58,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,704
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,892
Employee ID: 125128

Clarissa Callis works as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 for Mental Health within A&D Prevention. Their status is full-time. Clarissa earned $58,704 in 2026.

Chemelle Cauthen

Recreation Therapist 3/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,704

Sub-department: Recreational Therapy
Base pay: $58,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,704
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,892
Employee ID: 160631

Chemelle Cauthen works as a Recreation Therapist 3 for Mental Health within Recreational Therapy. Their status is full-time. Chemelle earned $58,704 in 2026.

Cyrus Greene

Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,704

Sub-department: Unit F
Base pay: $58,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,704
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,892
Employee ID: 447346

Cyrus Greene is a Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator at Mental Health within Unit F. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,704.

Stephanie Taylor

Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,704

Sub-department: TREATMENT MALL
Base pay: $58,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,704
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,892
Employee ID: 120637

At Mental Health, Stephanie Taylor serves as a Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator within Treatment Mall. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,704.

Shaland Thomas

Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,704

Sub-department: Acute Treatment Unit 5
Base pay: $58,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,704
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,892
Employee ID: 493248

Shaland Thomas is a Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 5. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,704.

Liesel Cramer

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,590

Sub-department: Asst Supt Standards and Comp
Base pay: $57,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,386
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,590
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,767
Employee ID: 452689

Liesel Cramer is a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Assistant Superintendent Standards and Comp. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,590.

Cynthia Shipley

Licensed Practical Nurse 3/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,560

Sub-department: Infection Control
Base pay: $57,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,380
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,560
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,765
Employee ID: 547099

Cynthia Shipley is a Licensed Practical Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Infection Control. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,560.

Shelby Moore

HR Generalist 1/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,553

Sub-department: Director Personnel
Base pay: $57,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,253
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,553
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Kay

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,775
Employee ID: 627554

Shelby Moore is a HR Generalist 1 at Mental Health within Director Personnel. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,553.

Jill Murphy

Mh Licensure Surveyor/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,500

Sub-department: East Tennessee Licensure
Base pay: $58,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,875
Employee ID: 494595

Jill Murphy works as a Mh Licensure Surveyor for Mental Health within East Tennessee Licensure. Their status is full-time. Jill earned $58,500 in 2026.

Bethany Moats

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,486

Sub-department: Director Plant Maintenance
Base pay: $57,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,438
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,486
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,754
Employee ID: 558911

Bethany Moats is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Mental Health within Director Plant Maintenance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,486.

Haley Maccarino

Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,356

Sub-department: Acute Treatment Unit 3
Base pay: $56,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,356
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,744
Employee ID: 631973

Haley Maccarino 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 $58,356.

Tabitha Cheairs

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,305

Sub-department: Asst Supt Admin Services
Base pay: $56,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,401
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,305
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,742
Employee ID: 147315

Tabitha Cheairs holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Mental Health within Assistant Superintendent Administrative Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,305.

Randy Doles

Building Maintenance Worker 3/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,240

Sub-department: Rehabilitation Unit 4
Base pay: $58,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,240
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $28
Employee ID: 152948

Randy Doles holds the role of Building Maintenance Worker 3 at Mental Health within Rehabilitation Unit 4. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,240.

Matisir Phillips

HR Generalist 1/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,116

Sub-department: Director of Human Resources
Base pay: $58,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,116
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,843
Employee ID: 493774

At Mental Health, Matisir Phillips serves as a HR Generalist 1 within Director of Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,116.

Phillip Monroe

Facilities Safety Officer 3/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,080

Sub-department: Psych Hospital Administrator
Base pay: $58,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,080
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,840
Employee ID: 712594

Phillip Monroe is a Facilities Safety Officer 3 at Mental Health within Psychologist Hospital Administrator. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,080.

Lynnwood S Cross

Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$58,032

Sub-department: Asst Supt Program Services
Base pay: $58,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,032
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $28
Employee ID: 146586

Lynnwood S Cross is a Psy Hosp Inpatient Coordinator at Mental Health within Assistant Superintendent Program Services. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,032.

Autumn Simpson

Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$57,924

Sub-department: Acute Treatment Unit 2
Base pay: $57,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,924
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ranae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,827
Employee ID: 551878

At Mental Health, Autumn Simpson serves as a Registered Nurse 2* within Acute Treatment Unit 2. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,924.

Annalisa Stowe

Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$57,924

Sub-department: Acute Treatment Unit 2
Base pay: $57,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,924
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,827
Employee ID: 720431

At Mental Health, Annalisa Stowe serves as a Registered Nurse 2* within Acute Treatment Unit 2. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,924.

Demetrick Wellington

Psy Hosp Patient Rights Advoc/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$57,912

Sub-department: HIPAA
Base pay: $57,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,912
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,826
Employee ID: 143933

Demetrick Wellington works as a Psy Hosp Patient Rights Advoc for Mental Health within Hipaa. Their status is full-time. Demetrick earned $57,912 in 2026.

John Giles

Maintenance Painter 2/Mental Health

2026 total comp

$57,852

Sub-department: Building Maintenance
Base pay: $57,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,852
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,821
Employee ID: 494181

John Giles works as a Maintenance Painter 2 for Mental Health within Building Maintenance. Their status is full-time. John earned $57,852 in 2026.