Psychologist – Inpatient

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance provided

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement options

CME/Professional Expense Allowance

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Inpatient Psychologist to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with behavioral and psychiatric disorders on inpatient units. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide psychoeducation, and supervise psychology interns and residents.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, patient safety, and coordination with Acclaim Health partners to support hospital care and community integration.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA/APPIC accredited program.
• Current Texas psychology licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience in inpatient psychology or hospital settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts psychological assessments on inpatient psychiatric units.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provides psychoeducation and develops individualized care plans.
• Supervises psychology interns, practicum students, and residents.
• Ensures care meets guidelines and supports patient safety and outcomes.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Clinical collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology

APA/APPIC-accredited internship

Job description

Acclaim Health (Acclaim) is a multi-specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants that 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 is a county health network and Level‑1 Trauma Center and has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years. The urban teaching hospital offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the largest family medicine residency in the nation, in partnership with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Burnett School of Medicine at TCU.

Job Summary

The Inpatient Psychologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with behavioral, psychiatric, or cognitive disorders. The psychologist provides a broad range of comprehensive psychological services—including assessments, evaluations, and psychoeducation—addressing complex psychiatric disorders and comorbid medical conditions. The position is primarily in the inpatient psychiatric setting and may also support psychologists on inpatient medical units by providing brief assessments as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently conducts a wide range of psychological services on JPS’s inpatient psychiatric units and in the Main Hospital, including assessment of emotional, psychological, and behavioral concerns.
• Works in consultation with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate accurate diagnosis, patient education, and treatment planning.
• Consults with patient care teams to develop tailored treatment plans that meet specific patient needs.
• Provides screening for cognitive deficits to address functional questions or determine the need for a complete psychological evaluation after psychiatric and medical stabilization, and makes referrals to appropriate services.
• Performs assessments to support decision‑making regarding a patient’s ability to make medical decisions, perform specific functions, or live independently, and provides recommendations to interdisciplinary clinical teams.
• Provides clinical supervision of psychology interns, practicum students, and psychiatry residents.
• Provides didactics for psychology interns, practicum students, psychiatry residents, faculty, and other medical professionals.
• Consults with physicians and staff on a wide variety of patient care issues.
• Assists in developing individualized care plans as necessary.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plan as appropriate when requested by the care team.
• Provides brief interventions to psychiatrically ill patients when required.
• Monitors guidelines for management of care and ensures services comply with JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health guidelines.
• Provides evidence‑based and compassionate care to contribute to successful patient outcomes and maintain high patient satisfaction scores.
• Maintains a collaborative environment with referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff.
• Supports academic, educational, and research endeavors within JPS’s Behavioral Health Service.
• Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; participates actively when needed.
• Partners with the Psychological Division to build a positive brand and patient experience for all stakeholders.
• Serves as a community resource.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Position‑Specific Details

• Provider Schedule: Monday‑Friday
• Call Schedule: No

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology
• Education Requirement: Doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) at the time of completion OR a doctoral degree in any area of psychology with successful completion of a respecialization program meeting both of the following conditions: (a) the specialization program must be completed in an APA or an APPIC accredited doctoral‑level clinical psychology training program; (b) the specialty in which retraining occurred was consistent with the training needed to be an inpatient assessment psychologist and included a dissertation that was primarily psychological in nature.
• Internship Requirement: Successful completion of a clinical or counseling psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or APPIC at the time of completion.
• Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training: Candidates must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in the State of Texas or be eligible for Texas Board licensure as outlined by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
• 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