Advanced Practice Provider - PEC

Teamacclaim; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid Time Off (ATO)

CME/Professional Expense Allowance

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Acclaim Health in Fort Worth is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider - PEC to join the Psychiatric Emergency Center. The role supports 24/7 crisis care alongside psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other professionals to deliver patient-centered services.

Required PMHNP or PA certification, Texas licensure, and DEA; 1+ year in psychiatric AP practice; BLS. Competitive salary, relocation, and comprehensive benefits are offered within a supportive clinical team.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with PMHNP certification or Master’s in Physician-Assistant Studies.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an AP provider in psychiatry.
• Current Texas PMHNP/PA license and DEA certificate.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric triage and evaluation.
• Deliver short-term interventions including stabilization of acute crises.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team and referrals.
• Assist with admission decisions to Acute Inpatient Unit.
• Work full-time night shift (8p–8a) with rotating weekends.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Interpersonal communication

EHR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

PMHNP or MPAS certification

Master’s in Nursing or PA Studies

Job description

Acclaim Health (Acclaim) is a multi specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants that partner with JPS Health Network (JPS). Acclaim supports JPS’s mission of transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve. From primary care to pediatrics to a full range of specialties, Acclaim’s goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.

For more information, visit www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title

Advanced Practice Provider - PEC

Requisition Number

req31064

Location

Psychiatric Emergency Center

Job Description

Job Summary

The new Psychiatric Emergency Center, on the southwest side of the campus alongAllen Street at South Jennings, is the only one in Tarrant County and will havethree times the number of care spaces than our current facility. A highlyskilled team of Psychiatrists, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, socialworkers and support personnel provide 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week services forpeople in mental health crisis, both voluntary and involuntary services.
The Psychiatric Emergency Center provides patient-centered care for allindividuals who present for evaluation. The multidisciplinary team assesses theperson and their situation to coordinate care for the best possible treatmentplan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Psychiatric Triage
• Psychiatric Evaluation
• Short term interventions including observation, monitoring and stabilization ofacute crisis
• Referral services that meet the needs of the individual person
• Evaluation for admission to an Acute Inpatient Unit
• Position details - Full Time – Night Shift (8p-8a) – Three 12-hour shifts perweek, 39 per quarter.

Position Specific Details

• Department Schedule: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
• Provider Schedule: 39 shifts/quarter with rotatingweekends (~ 3-4 weeks)
• Average Patients Per Day: Average of 1,500 patientvisits/months or 50/day
• Call Schedule (Y/N): No
• If Yes, How is the Call Schedule Split?: N/A
• Average Calls Received: N/A
• APP Supervision Required? (Y/N): N/A
• If Inpatient, Number of Beds in Unit: N/A
• Support Staff: Behavioral Health Nurses, Techs,Social Workers
• If Clinic, Onsite Labs/X-rays/Infusion Bays (Y/N): N/A
• Any Procedures Required/Preferred?: N/A
• Certifications Required/Preferred?: Required: PMHNP or MPAS, DEACertification, & BLS

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing withPMHNP certification OR Master’s degree in Physician -Assistant Studies fromand accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 yearof experience working as an advanced practiceprovider in a psychiatric setting.
• Must have current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRNlicense with PMHNP certification.
• DEA Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Key Competencies

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and equitable healthcaredelivery.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR).

Work Environment

The PsychiatricEmergency Center provides patient-centered care 24-hour-a-day, 7 day-a-weekservices for people in mental health crisis, both voluntary and involuntaryservices. The APP will work alongside residents, fellows, and APP studentswhile closely collaborating with attending psychiatrists, primary teams, socialworkers, case managers, and nursing staff to ensure coordinated patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Allowed Paid Time Off (ATO)
• CME/Professional Expense Allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Retirement options

Location Address

1652 MAY STREET
FORT WORTH, Texas, 76110
United States