PMHNP/PA – Psychiatric Emergency Center (Day Shift)

Acclaim Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Health in Fort Worth, Texas, is expanding its Psychiatric Emergency Center and seeks a licensed Advanced Practice Provider to join a multidisciplinary team delivering 24/7 crisis care. The APP will provide psychiatric triage, evaluations, and short-term stabilization alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, and support staff.

The role requires a PMHNP or PA with PMHNP certification, Texas licensure, DEA and BLS, and a minimum of one year in psychiatry.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing with PMHNP certification OR Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an advanced practice provider in a psychiatric setting.
• Current Texas PA or PMHNP license; DEA Certification; BLS.

Responsibilities

• Psychiatric Triage
• Psychiatric Evaluation
• Short term interventions including observation and stabilization of acute crisis
• Referral services meeting patient needs
• Evaluation for admission to an Acute Inpatient Unit
• Position details - Full Time - Day Shift (8a-8p) - Three 12-hour shifts per week, 39 per quarter.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Patient safety

EHR proficiency

Education

PMHNP or MPAS degree

Texas PA/PMHNP license

DEA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Acclaim Health in Fort Worth, Texas, is expanding its Psychiatric Emergency Center and seeks a licensed Advanced Practice Provider to join a multidisciplinary team delivering 24/7 crisis care. The APP will provide psychiatric triage, evaluations, and short-term stabilization alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, and support staff.

The role requires a PMHNP or PA with PMHNP certification, Texas licensure, DEA and BLS, and a minimum of one year in psychiatry.