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.
As the county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center, JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years.
In addition to providing high-quality care, 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.
JPS educates in tandem with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Burnett School of Medicine at TCU.
For more information, visit www.teamacclaim.org.
Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider - PEC (Days) Requisition Number: req30580 Location: Psychiatric Emergency Center
Job Description
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 – Day Shift (8a-8p) – 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
