Advanced Practice Provider I - Addiction Psychiatry

Parkland Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Parkland Health is seeking a motivated, collaborative Advanced Practice Provider to join the outpatient behavioral health team at the Moody Outpatient Center. The position provides care in general psychiatry and addiction treatment through the Paths to Recovery program, with two days dedicated to addiction services and three days focused on general psychiatry. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with eight-hour shifts, no weekends, and rotating call once per quarter. New team members receive four to six weeks of structured onboarding, including peer shadowing and clinical support. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in psychiatry, takes initiative, works confidently in an autonomous environment, and values collaboration. Previous experience in addiction treatment is preferred. The Advanced Practice Provider provides healthcare in designated primary or specialty areas, including diagnosis, treatment, education, and referrals. The role also serves as a clinical practice resource and role model, supports training and evaluation, and assists leadership with planning and implementing advanced practice provider activities to promote optimal patient care quality.

Requirements

For Physician Assistant candidates: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program recognized by ARC-PA or its predecessors.
For APRN candidates: a master's degree in nursing accredited by CCNE or ACEN.
Current healthcare-provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Physician Assistant candidates must have current, valid Texas Physician Assistant licensure and current NCCPA certification.
Nurse Practitioner candidates must have current Texas or Compact RN licensure, Texas APRN licensure and authorization to practice in an eligible population focus, a current Texas Board of Nursing prescription authorization number, and an active certification appropriate to their practice area.
Certified Nurse Midwife candidates must have current Texas or Compact RN licensure, Texas APRN authorization to practice as a Nurse Midwife, a current prescription authorization number, and active AMCB certification or predecessor certification.
Clinical Nurse Specialist candidates must have current Texas or Compact RN licensure, Texas APRN authorization to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, a current prescription authorization number, and active Adult or Psychiatric Mental Health CNS certification from ANCC or AACNCC.
Provide care in accordance with the applicable Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules, established protocols, multidisciplinary plans of care, and clinical-area standards.
Demonstrate leadership through strong clinical skills and service as a practice-development resource.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Have leadership skills that include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management.
Demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission.
Demonstrate patient-centered behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in addiction treatment.
Strong interest in psychiatry.
Ability to take initiative and work confidently in an autonomous environment.
Collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical practitioner duties in the designated specialty area.
Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, make assessments, and order tests to determine diagnoses and plans of care.
Record health histories, findings, treatment, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely.
Manage time effectively to make optimal use of patient and provider resources.
Consult with supervising physicians and refer patients as appropriate.
Include patients and families in determining plans of care when appropriate.
Educate patients and families about self-management, follow-up, and adherence to treatment.
Support interdisciplinary collaboration to maintain continuous quality care and promote positive health outcomes, customer service, and patient satisfaction.
Keep current with developments and trends in the practice field through professional learning and participation in professional organizations.
Participate in PHHS education activities.
Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines; develop effective internal controls supporting compliance with laws and accreditation and health-plan requirements.
Maintain professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and governing body.
Seek advice and guidance as needed and complete assigned modules and annual PHHS obligations on time.
Identify departmental work processes and workflows and suggest changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency.
Provide quality customer service to internal and external PHHS customers.
Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring annual departmental goals and objectives that support PHHS and department missions.
Attend regular staff meetings.