Psychiatric Emergency APP (PMHNP/PA) – 24/7 Impact & CME

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance provided

CME/Professional Expense Allowance

Paid Time Off (ATO)

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

JPS Health Network is seeking a Psychiatric APN/PA to join the dedicated team at the new Psychiatric Emergency Center in Fort Worth. The role supports a 24/7 operation providing diagnostic assessments, crisis stabilization, and care coordination for individuals in mental health crisis.

The ideal candidate will hold PMHNP certification with a Texas license (APN/PA) and have 1+ year of psychiatric APN/PA experience, plus DEA and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing with PMHNP certification or PA degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an advanced practice provider in psychiatry.
• Texas license (APN or PA) with PMHNP certification; DEA and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Psychiatric Triage.
• Psychiatric Evaluation.
• Short-term interventions including observation, monitoring and stabilization of acute crisis.
• Referral services that meet the needs of the individual person.
• Evaluation for admission to an Acute Inpatient Unit.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Patient safety

Education

Master's in Nursing PMHNP

Master's in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

DEA Certification

Job description

JPS Health Network is seeking a Psychiatric APN/PA to join the dedicated team at the new Psychiatric Emergency Center in Fort Worth. The role supports a 24/7 operation providing diagnostic assessments, crisis stabilization, and care coordination for individuals in mental health crisis.

The ideal candidate will hold PMHNP certification with a Texas license (APN/PA) and have 1+ year of psychiatric APN/PA experience, plus DEA and BLS certification.