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 9
Social Services Director/Mental Health
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Melissa Norvell is a Social Services Director at Mental Health within Director Social Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,962.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Elizabeth Bickel is a Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Assistant Superintendent Quality Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,790.
Psy Hosp Program Director/Mental Health
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Kala Simmons is a Psy Hosp Program Director at Mental Health within Admissions Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,715.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Ranette Abalos works as a Registered Nurse 3 for Mental Health within Unit A. Their status is full-time. Ranette earned $98,332 in 2026.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Latesha Atkins is a Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Director Nursing Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,332.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Alicia De Ver serves as a Registered Nurse 3 within Unit I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,332.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Miguelito Flaviano is a Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Unit D. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,332.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Nikko Velasco serves as a Registered Nurse 3 within Unit G Patient Unit. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,332.
Mhsas Program Manager 2/Mental Health
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Christy Walker Spangler works as a Mhsas Program Manager 2 for Mental Health within Offc Housing and Homelessness. Their status is full-time. Christy earned $98,134 in 2026.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Jonathan Dean serves as a Registered Nurse 3 within Acute Treatment Unit 1. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,132.
Behavior Analyst/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Rebecca Burton serves as a Behavior Analyst within Director Nursing Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,020.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Amy Ogle works as a Registered Nurse 3 for Mental Health within Unit F. Their status is full-time. Amy earned $97,987 in 2026.
Accounting Manager/Mental Health
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Valerie Snyder works as a Accounting Manager for Mental Health within General Accounting Office. Their status is full-time. Valerie earned $97,932 in 2026.
Mhsas Hospital Services Executive Coor/Mental Health
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Kristen Connell is a Mhsas Hospital Services Executive Coor at Mental Health within Hospital Services Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,717.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Ladana Garrison is a Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Rehabilitation Unit 1. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,584.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Lesley Moore is a Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Director Nursing Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $97,572.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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April Thompson holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 4. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,321.
Registered Nurse 2*/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Maggie White serves as a Registered Nurse 2* within Acute Treatment Unit 4. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,243.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Tracy Howell holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Rehabilitation Unit 3. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,042.
Clinical App Coordinator 2/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Veronica Butler serves as a Clinical App Coordinator 2 within Assistant Superintendent Standards and Comp. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,996.
Reg Nurse Psy Hosp Unit Manager/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Misty Ray serves as a Reg Nurse Psy Hosp Unit Manager within Acute Treatment Unit 4. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,976.
Psychiatric Social Worker 2/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Deanna Boston serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker 2 within Director Social Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,451.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Rachel Jones serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 within Policy Planning & Legislation. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,448.
Psychiatric Social Worker 2/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Timothy Hegarty serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker 2 within Director Social Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,442.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Elizabeth Moses works as a Registered Nurse 3 for Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 3. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $96,420 in 2026.
Statistical Research Specialist/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Jessica Stephens serves as a Statistical Research Specialist within Alcohol & Drug Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,192.
Facilities Manager 3/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, James Cooper serves as a Facilities Manager 3 within Building Maintenance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,144.
Facilities Manager 3/Mental Health
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Michael Graves is a Facilities Manager 3 at Mental Health within General Maintenance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $96,144.
Facilities Manager 3/Mental Health
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Michael Widener is a Facilities Manager 3 at Mental Health within Building Maintenance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $96,144.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Melissa Remer holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Unit D. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,937.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Vicki Stokes holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 4. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,768.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Virginia Brown serves as a Registered Nurse 3 within Unit E. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,516.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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At Mental Health, Imani Chambers serves as a Registered Nurse 3 within Unit B. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,479.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Kathryn Mcnair holds the role of Registered Nurse 3 at Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 3. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,154.
Senior Policy Analyst/Mental Health
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Irma Rucker Magras is a Senior Policy Analyst at Mental Health within TN Opioid Abatement Cncl. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $95,004.
Behavior Analyst/Mental Health
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Shelby Peek is a Behavior Analyst at Mental Health within Assistant Superintendent Program Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,938.
Food & Nutrition Service Prg Manager/Mental Health
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Spring Garner is a Food & Nutrition Service Prg Manager at Mental Health within Dietician Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,726.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Jason Nash works as a Registered Nurse 3 for Mental Health within Acute Treatment Unit 2. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $94,711 in 2026.
Psy Hosp Program Director/Mental Health
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Ruby Harvey is a Psy Hosp Program Director at Mental Health within Admissions Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $94,664.
Registered Nurse 3/Mental Health
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Suma Simon works as a Registered Nurse 3 for Mental Health within Forensic Treatment. Their status is full-time. Suma earned $94,550 in 2026.