Physician – Psychiatric Emergency Center (Nights)

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Allowed Paid Time Off (ATO)

CME/Professional Expense Allowance

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance provided

Health, vision, and dental insurance options

Retirement options

Job summary

JPS Health Network is seeking a Physician for the Psychiatric Emergency Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This role involves providing direct clinical care to patients dealing with acute psychiatric emergencies, working 12-hour night shifts, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree and be residency or fellowship-trained in Psychiatry.

Competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance and health insurance options, are offered to support a thriving work environment.

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, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting to the psychiatric emergency center.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate patient‑centered and value‑driven behavior.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and clinical decision‑making skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR)

Education

Current Medical Doctor (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)

Residency and/or Fellowship trained in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Title

Physician – Psychiatric Emergency Center (Nights)

Job Description

Position Title: Physician – Psychiatric Emergency Center (Nights)
Department: Behavioral Health

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 12‑hour 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: Night Shift Schedule – 12 hr Shifts
• 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.

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