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 24
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Mental Health
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Polly Dowty holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Mental Health within Director Personnel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,040.
Mhsas Behavior Specialist/Mental Health
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Melvin Haffner holds the role of Mhsas Behavior Specialist at Mental Health within C.O.-Regnl Intervention Program. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,030.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Mohamed Elakshar serves as a Lead Psychologist Technician within Unit G Patient Unit. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,012.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, William Partain serves as a Lead Psychologist Technician within Unit E. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,953.
Building Maintenance Worker 3/Mental Health
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Harold Traylor works as a Building Maintenance Worker 3 for Mental Health within Building Maintenance. Their status is full-time. Harold earned $49,932 in 2026.
Maintenance Mechanic 2/Mental Health
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John Trout holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic 2 at Mental Health within General Maintenance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,932.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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Vincent Anderson works as a Lead Psychologist Technician for Mental Health within Unit F. Their status is full-time. Vincent earned $49,917 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Mental Health
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Savannah Jordan works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Mental Health within Materials Management. Their status is full-time. Savannah earned $49,884 in 2026.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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Leslie Girten works as a Lead Psychologist Technician for Mental Health within Unit E. Their status is full-time. Leslie earned $49,873 in 2026.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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James Thornton is a Lead Psychologist Technician at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 4. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,839.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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Retina Robertson holds the role of Lead Psychologist Technician at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 3. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,838.
Certified Pharmacy Technician/Mental Health
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Kimberly Oldham-Clemmons holds the role of Certified Pharmacy Technician at Mental Health within Director Pharmacy. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,785.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Anthony Moss serves as a Lead Psychologist Technician within Director Adjunctive Therapy. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,650.
Building Maintenance Worker 3/Mental Health
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David Willison is a Building Maintenance Worker 3 at Mental Health within Grounds Maintenance Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,608.
Building Maintenance Worker 3/Mental Health
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Richard Yoder is a Building Maintenance Worker 3 at Mental Health within Building Maintenance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,608.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Rafus Wilkes serves as a Lead Psychologist Technician within Acute Treatment Unit 3. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,594.
Mhsas Behavior Specialist/Mental Health
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Stephanie Hughes holds the role of Mhsas Behavior Specialist at Mental Health within C.O.-Regnl Intervention Program. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,560.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Mental Health
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Denise Wilkerson is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Mental Health within Director Clinical Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,553.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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Tevious Redmond holds the role of Lead Psychologist Technician at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 4. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,536.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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Tina Clemmons holds the role of Lead Psychologist Technician at Mental Health within Unit C. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,384.
Custodial Worker Supervisor 2/Mental Health
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Andrea Ray works as a Custodial Worker Supervisor 2 for Mental Health within Enviromental Services. Their status is full-time. Andrea earned $49,320 in 2026.
Patient Accounts Lead/Mental Health
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Kimberly Holmes works as a Patient Accounts Lead for Mental Health within Patient Accounts. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $49,272 in 2026.
Rehab Therapist/Mental Health
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Brandi Wright holds the role of Rehab Therapist at Mental Health within Work Therapy. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,100.
Custodial Worker Supervisor 2/Mental Health
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Sheila Bowling works as a Custodial Worker Supervisor 2 for Mental Health within Housekeeping. Their status is full-time. Sheila earned $49,089 in 2026.
Custodial Worker Supervisor 2/Mental Health
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Darcye Manning is a Custodial Worker Supervisor 2 at Mental Health within Housekeeping. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,086.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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Kelly Barnhart is a Lead Psychologist Technician at Mental Health within Forensic Treatment. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,039.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Pamela Spurgeon serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Medical Records. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,936.
Psychiatric Technician/Mental Health
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Paul Obiefuna works as a Psychiatric Technician for Mental Health within Forensic Evaluation. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $48,794 in 2026.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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Antonio Gibson works as a Lead Psychologist Technician for Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 2. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $48,717 in 2026.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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Cruz Mitchell holds the role of Lead Psychologist Technician at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 3. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,688.
Budget Analyst 2*/Mental Health
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Daniel Moore holds the role of Budget Analyst 2* at Mental Health within Budget Director. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,684.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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William Elmore is a Lead Psychologist Technician at Mental Health within Rehabilitation Unit 6. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,522.
Administrative Secretary/Mental Health
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Natalie Golden is a Administrative Secretary at Mental Health within Assistant Superintendent Program Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,360.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Mental Health
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Jennifer Marcum is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Mental Health within Treatment Mall. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,264.
Psychiatric Technician/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Jacob Akpoyovware serves as a Psychiatric Technician within Unit I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,263.
Psychiatric Technician/Mental Health
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Kirsten Sain holds the role of Psychiatric Technician at Mental Health within Director Nursing Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,257.
Building Maintenance Worker 2/Mental Health
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Samuel Covarrubias works as a Building Maintenance Worker 2 for Mental Health within Building Maintenance. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $48,238 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Mental Health
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Ryiah Cote works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Mental Health within Chief of Medical Staff. Their status is full-time. Ryiah earned $48,223 in 2026.
Lead Psychologist Technician/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Tiffani Sewell serves as a Lead Psychologist Technician within Unit A. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,130.
Licensed Practical Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Jordan Burkepile serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse 2* within Medical Records. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,060.