Physician – Psychiatric Emergency Center (Days)

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid Time Off (ATO)

CME/Professional Expense Allowance

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance options

Retirement options

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth is seeking a Physician for the Psychiatric Emergency Center. This role involves providing direct clinical care to patients facing acute psychiatric emergencies while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatric care, focusing on patient evaluation, stabilization, and treatment planning. Benefits include competitive salary, relocation assistance, and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Doctor (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited school of medicine.
• Residency and/or Fellowship trained in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment.
• Develop and implement stabilization and treatment plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care for optimal patient outcomes.
• Supervise and mentor psychiatric staff.
• Ensure care aligns with guidelines.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Interpersonal skills

EHR proficiency

Clinical decision-making

Education

M.D or D.O. degree

Residency in Psychiatry

Job description

Position Title

Physician – Psychiatric Emergency Center (Days)

Department

Behavioral Health

About Acclaim Health

Acclaim Health (Acclaim) is a multi-specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who 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.

JPS Health Network has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years, covering a population of 3.5+ million. As the county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the largest family medicine residency in the nation.

Job Summary

The Psychiatric Emergency Center (PEC) Physician is responsible for delivering direct clinical care to patients presenting with acute psychiatric emergencies. This position provides rapid psychiatric assessment, stabilization, and disposition planning for patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

The PEC Psychiatrist works shifts and collaborates closely with other physicians, residents, advanced practice providers, nursing, social work, learners, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient, and evidence-based care. This role supports patient flow, crisis intervention, and timely disposition, including admission, discharge, or referral to appropriate levels of care.

This position also supports quality, safety, and operational excellence within the Psychiatric Emergency Center and collaborates with departmental leadership to optimize clinical outcomes and throughput.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting to the psychiatric emergency center.
• Develop and implement stabilization and treatment plans using appropriate interventions in a high-acuity environment.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Supervise and/or mentor psychiatric staff such as advanced practice providers, residents, and trainees.
• Collaborate with other attending providers, nursing leadership, social work, and other allied health professionals to support cohesive care delivery and efficient patient flow.
• Review medical charts to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients and families.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group guidelines.
• Provide evidence-based, compassionate care to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrate patient-centered and value-driven behavior.
• Support academic, educational, and research initiatives.
• Participate in Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committees.
• Build positive relationships with staff, partners, patients, and the community to enhance the JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group experience, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Serve as a community resource.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

Provider Schedule: Shift Options

Call Schedule: No

Qualifications

• Current Medical Doctor (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited school of medicine.
• Residency and/or Fellowship trained in Psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship trained in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Willing to see all ages).

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 healthcare delivery.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR).

Work Environment

The environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, requiring strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and collaboration with other physicians, residents, advanced practice providers, nursing, social work, learners, and other care team members.

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

1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States