COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER
Hiring nurses in McKinney, TX
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Aug 15, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be stepping into Collin County Mental Health Retardation Center’s Crisis Center in McKinney, a 24-hour unit for adults in acute psychiatric crisis with severe and persistent mental illness.
Employer research, Aug 15, 2026
The RN work reaches past the unit into supported housing, employment services, and co-occurring psychiatric and substance use care.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Crisis Center RN full-time hiring for SUN/MON/TUES 6AM-6PM; QMHP-CS Crisis Center Wed-Thu-Fri 7am-7pm 12-hour shifts; PRN RN available; facility operates 24/7.
COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER · employer research
Sources
As of 2026
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$65.00/hr
Crisis Center RN-PRN, PRN
As of 2026
- Annual pay
RN Crisis Center full-time, stated as $6,667/month (SUN/MON/TUES 6AM-6PM)
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$25.00/hr
BH Care Coordinator, full-time
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
QMHP-CS Crisis Center Wed-Thur-Friday 7am-7pm, full-time 12-hour shift, range $21.63-$26.44/hr
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
QMHP-CS Crisis Center range high end $26.44/hr
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$25.00/hr
BH Customer Service Supervisor, full-time
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$25.00/hr
QMHP-CS-Youth & Family Services, full-time
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$17.31/hr
Crisis Center Unit Clerk, part-time
As of 2026
- Annual pay
Crisis Center RN-PRN predicted/estimated annual range $65,000-$85,000 (third-party estimate, not employer-stated)
As of 2026
Sources
The units
Crisis Center
24/7 facility providing comprehensive care to adults in acute psychiatric crisis with severe and persistent mental illness; high-acuity multidisciplinary team.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedCrisis Center
Unit clerk performs Q15 safety checks in real time; person-centered, trauma-informed behavioral health services.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedCrisis Center / MCOT Jail
QMHP roles include Crisis Center and MCOT Jail; rehabilitative services for individuals with mental illness; crisis de-escalation required.
Sources
Source location unconfirmed
The hard parts
They prefer at least one year of mental health nursing or case management, or two years of inpatient nursing, so this is not built as a first-job launch pad.
Prefers 1+ year mental health nursing/case management or 2 years inpatient nursing—not aimed at brand-new grads
Employer research, Aug 15, 2026
Requires valid Texas driver license, good driving record, and reliable transportation on top of RN licensure
Employer research, Aug 15, 2026
Nurse-to-patient ratios are not published in available postings
Employer research, Aug 15, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in McKinney, TX
McKinney blends small-town charm with big-city access, sitting about 30 miles north of Dallas. Its tree-lined historic downtown square features local shops and eateries, while master-planned communities ring the outer edges. A booming Collin County hub that gives nurses suburban comfort with easy DFW metro access.
Browse roles in McKinney- State price level · Texas
- 3% below the national average
- State index 97.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,901/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $124,215/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER
Sources
- lifepathsystems.org
Employer website
- talents.vaia.com/companies/collin-county-mental-health-retardation-center/crisis-center-rn-prn-120621270
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