NP/PA - Behavioral Health (Weekend Inpatient)

CCPN Cook Children's Physician Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's in Fort Worth seeks an NP/PA - Behavioral Health to join our inpatient psychiatry team. You will perform psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management on the inpatient unit and during hospital consults.

The weekend shift runs Saturday to Monday, 10-hour days (0730-1730), with an 8–10 week weekday onboarding to support transition. A PMHNP or PA-C with pediatric experience is preferred, joining a team of 7 APPs and 12 psychiatrists.

Qualifications

• PMHNP with Master’s Degree in Nursing and PMHNP certification required.
• Minimum 2 years pediatric nursing experience or related area preferred.
• PA-C with Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and 1 year experience preferred.
• Current Texas licensure as RN/PMHNP or PA-C, CPR/PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Manage medications and coordinate Admissions and Discharges.
• Offer consultation services across inpatient unit and hospital consults.
• Work within a collaborative team of psychiatrists and APPs.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment planning

Medication management

Admissions & discharges

Consultation services

Clinical autonomy

Education

PMHNP Master’s Degree

PMHNP Certification

PA-C Master’s Degree

PA-C Certification

Job description

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Psychiatry

Shift:

Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

30

Summary:

The NP/PA - Behavioral Health functions within a collaborative inpatient behavioral health practice alongside psychiatrists, APPs, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members. Operating with clinical autonomy under approved protocols, the NP/PA - Behavioral Health provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, admissions, discharges, and consultation services across the inpatient psychiatric unit and hospital consult service. This weekend-focused role requires a high level of independent psychiatric expertise. The NP/PA - Behavioral Health will join a collaborative team of 7 APPs and 12 psychiatrists dedicated to delivering high-quality inpatient psychiatric care and supporting optimal patient outcomes.

Schedule:

Inpatient unit and consultation service Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 10-hour shifts (0730 - 1730). To ensure a successful transition, providers complete a 8-10 week weekday onboarding experience prior to assuming weekend responsibilities. Previous psychiatry experience is highly preferred for this role.

Education and Experience:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Master’s Degree in Nursing as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and (PMHNP) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification required. Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.
• Physician Assistants Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and minimum 1 year of experience in related specialized area strongly preferred.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Current Texas professional registered nurse license Current Texas professional advance practice registered nurse license Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) required Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
• Physician Assistants Current Texas professional physician assistant license Certified as a PA-C Current Basic Life Support (CPR) required Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

About Cook Children’s:

Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care. At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system––we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through––and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Texas-only Employment:

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Promise:

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.