Advanced Practice Provider - PEC (Days)
About The Position
The new Psychiatric Emergency Center, located on the southwest side of the campus along Allen Street at South Jennings, is the only one of its kind in Tarrant County and will feature three times the number of care spaces compared to the 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 individuals experiencing mental health crises, offering both voluntary and involuntary services. The Psychiatric Emergency Center delivers patient-centered care to all individuals who present for evaluation. The multidisciplinary team assesses the individual and their situation to coordinate care for the best possible treatment plan.
Requirements
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
