Job Summary:
The new Psychiatric Emergency Center, on the southwest side of the campus along Allen Street at South Jennings, is the only one in Tarrant County and will have three times the number of care spaces than our current facility. A highly skilled team of Psychiatrists, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, social workers and support personnel provide 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week services for people in mental health crisis, both voluntary and involuntary services. The Psychiatric Emergency Center provides patient-centered care for all individuals who present for evaluation. The multidisciplinary team assesses the person and their situation to coordinate care for the best possible treatment plan.

Essential Duties and 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 Position details - Full Time – Night Shift (8p-8a) – Three 12-hour shifts per week, 39 per quarter.

Position-Specific Details:
· Department Schedule: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
· Provider Schedule: 39 shifts/quarter with rotating weekends (~ 3-4 weeks)
· Average Patients Per Day: Average of 1,500 patient visits/months or 50/day
· Call Schedule (Y/N): No
· If Yes, How is the Call Schedule Split?: N/A
· Average Calls Received: N/A
· APP Supervision Required? (Y/N): N/A
· If Inpatient, Number of Beds in Unit: N/A
· Support Staff: Behavioral Health Nurses, Techs, Social Workers
· If Clinic, Onsite Labs/X-rays/Infusion Bays (Y/N): N/A
· Any Procedures Required/Preferred?: N/A
· Certifications Required/Preferred?: Required: PMHNP or MPAS, DEA Certification, & BLS

About Acclaim Health
Acclaim Health 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.

Qualifications:
· Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing with PMHNP certification OR Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from and accredited program.
· Minimum of 1 year of experience working as an advanced practice provider in a psychiatric setting.
· Must have current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license with PMHNP certification.
· DEA Certification
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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 Psychiatric Emergency Center provides patient-centered care 24-hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week services for people in mental health crisis, both voluntary and involuntary services. The APP will work alongside residents, fellows, and APP students while closely collaborating with attending psychiatrists, primary teams, social workers, case managers, and nursing staff to ensure coordinated patient care.

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: 
1652 MAY STREET
FORT WORTH, Texas, 76110
United States

Acclaim Health is a leading healthcare provider serving the Fort Worth community with a comprehensive range of medical services. As the clinical practice group affiliated with JPS Health Network, Acclaim Health is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a variety of specialties. Our services include primary care, family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and specialty care, as well as advanced hospital and outpatient services. With a focus on innovation, compassion, and accessibility, Acclaim Health strives to improve the health and well-being of every patient we serve.

At Acclaim Health, we are proud to provide exceptional service, to our community as a large multi-specialty physician group, we combine the expertise of over 500 providers across a wide range of specialties with the resources of JPS Health Network serving Tarrant County, Texas.

Our commitment is to deliver the highest quality care with compassion, innovation and collaboration. Whether you need preventative care management of chronic conditions or specialized treatments our team is here to support your health journey every step of the way.

Why choose Acclaim Health?

• Comprehensive Care: Access a wide range of services for primary care to specialized treatments all in one network
• Expert physicians: Our highly skilled doctors bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to patient care
• Convenience: Multiple clinic locations and integrated care with JPS community health clinics provide seamless referrals and continuity in care.
• Personalized treatment: We take the time to understand your unique healthcare needs and design care plans tailored to your health care goals.

For more information, visit www.acclaimhealth.org