Advanced Practice Provider - PEC (Days)

JPS Health Network • Fort Worth, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The new Psychiatric Emergency Center (PEC) is the only one of its kind in Tarrant County and offers significantly more care spaces than the current facility. A highly skilled multidisciplinary team, including Psychiatrists, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), nurses, social workers, and support personnel, provides 24/7 services for individuals experiencing mental health crises. The PEC offers patient-centered care, assessing individuals and their situations to coordinate the best possible treatment plans, including evaluations for admission to an Acute Inpatient Unit.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing with PMHNP certification OR Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an 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
• 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).

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level