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 5
Information Systems Manager 1/Mental Health
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Richard Woodard is a Information Systems Manager 1 at Mental Health within Information Systems. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,717.
Information Systems Manager 1/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Emad Michael serves as a Information Systems Manager 1 within Information Systems. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,712.
Information Systems Manager 1/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Candice Tucker serves as a Information Systems Manager 1 within Information Systems. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,711.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Cherry Lubrido is a Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Rehabilitation Unit 1. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,518.
Registered Nurse 4/Mental Health
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Marites Pakib holds the role of Registered Nurse 4 at Mental Health within Director Nursing Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,141.
Institutional Services Manager/Mental Health
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Steven Blair holds the role of Institutional Services Manager at Mental Health within Director General Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,388.
Registered Nurse 4/Mental Health
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Abigail Hammonds is a Registered Nurse 4 at Mental Health within Assistant Superintendent Quality Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,283.
Statistical Research Specialist/Mental Health
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Edwina Chappell holds the role of Statistical Research Specialist at Mental Health within Clinical Leadership. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,343.
Nurse Practitioner/Mental Health
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Tamisha Hodum is a Nurse Practitioner at Mental Health within Medical Clinic. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $125,308.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Mental Health
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Pamela Riley holds the role of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Mental Health within Chief of Medical Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $125,000.
Mh/Idd Program Director/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Jennifer Armstrong serves as a Mh/Idd Program Director within Recreation & Plan - Crisis Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,908.
Institutional Services Manager/Mental Health
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Kema Kelso is a Institutional Services Manager at Mental Health within Director General Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,693.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Vicky Coffelt works as a Registered Nurse 3 for Mental Health within Director Nursing Services. Their status is full-time. Vicky earned $122,847 in 2026.
Registered Nurse 4/Mental Health
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Leah Todd holds the role of Registered Nurse 4 at Mental Health within Director Acute Treatment. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,706.
HR Manager 2/Mental Health
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Shelby Moore works as a HR Manager 2 for Mental Health within Director Personnel. Their status is full-time. Shelby earned $122,412 in 2026.
Mh/Idd Program Director/Mental Health
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Linda Mccorkle works as a Mh/Idd Program Director for Mental Health within A&D Treatment Oversight. Their status is full-time. Linda earned $122,308 in 2026.
Institutional Services Manager/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Keith Snyder serves as a Institutional Services Manager within Director Plant Maintenance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,870.
Nurse Practitioner/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Madeleine Ramirez serves as a Nurse Practitioner within Acute Treatment Unit 3. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,728.
Mh/Idd Program Director/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Elizabeth Reeve serves as a Mh/Idd Program Director within Office Deputy Commissioner. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,654.
Nurse Practitioner/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Lindsey Hill serves as a Nurse Practitioner within Medical Clinic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,202.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Carmita Moon is a Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Director Nursing Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $120,872.
Mh/Idd Program Director/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Lisa Ragan serves as a Mh/Idd Program Director within Support Services Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,121.
Registered Nurse 4/Mental Health
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Lori Kennedy works as a Registered Nurse 4 for Mental Health within Director Rehabilitation Services. Their status is full-time. Lori earned $120,052 in 2026.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Mental Health
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Jonise Aguillon holds the role of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Mental Health within Chief of Medical Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,000.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Mental Health
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Tynetta Beamon-Simpson holds the role of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Mental Health within Chief of Medical Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,000.
Registered Nurse 4/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Lisa Yoder serves as a Registered Nurse 4 within Director Nursing Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,694.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Danilo Pilanga works as a Registered Nurse 3 for Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 1. Their status is full-time. Danilo earned $119,490 in 2026.
Talent Management Director/Mental Health
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Keye Blackmon is a Talent Management Director at Mental Health within Human Resources Director and Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,220.
Statistical Research Specialist/Mental Health
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John Brown holds the role of Statistical Research Specialist at Mental Health within Deputy Com-Research Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,208.
Psy Hosp HR Director 2/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Inita Wells serves as a Psy Hosp HR Director 2 within Chief Officer. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,082.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Justin Patton 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 $118,903.
Nurse Practitioner/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Nishamary Zachariah serves as a Nurse Practitioner within Acute Treatment Unit 2. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,894.
Mh/Idd Program Director/Mental Health
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Neru Gobin works as a Mh/Idd Program Director for Mental Health within Offc Housing and Homelessness. Their status is full-time. Neru earned $118,872 in 2026.
Registered Nurse 4/Mental Health
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Patrick Mcculley holds the role of Registered Nurse 4 at Mental Health within Nursing Staff Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,852.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Gladys Bell holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Treatment Mall. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,833.
Mh/Idd Program Director/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Anthony Jackson serves as a Mh/Idd Program Director within A&D Prevention. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,656.
Statistical Research Specialist/Mental Health
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James Walker holds the role of Statistical Research Specialist at Mental Health within Deputy Com-Research Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,684.
Reg Nurse Psy Hosp Unit Manager/Mental Health
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Ebonee Adams works as a Reg Nurse Psy Hosp Unit Manager for Mental Health within Unit F. Their status is full-time. Ebonee earned $117,667 in 2026.
Registered Nurse 4/Mental Health
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Aaron O'Rourke is a Registered Nurse 4 at Mental Health within Director Nursing Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $117,444.
Mh/Idd Program Director/Mental Health
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Darren Layman holds the role of Mh/Idd Program Director at Mental Health within Faith Based Initiatives. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,266.