Child & Adolescent APP (TCHATT Program)

JPS Health Network•Arlington, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

Acclaim Health (Acclaim) 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 a 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. About TCHATT: Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) delivers rapid access to behavioral health assessment and short-term intervention for youth referred through participating schools. The program provides secure telemedicine visits, supports crisis identification, and helps families connect to community-based treatment when needed. Job Summary: Through the TCHATT program, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide tele-psychiatric evaluation, consultation, brief treatment, and coordination with school partners to support timely access to mental health care. This is a grant-funded position.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing with P-MHNP certification OR Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as an advanced practice provider.
Must have current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license with PMHNP certification.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in a child and adolescent psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

Provide telehealth services including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing care for children and adolescents.
Complete tele-psychiatric assessments for students referred through TCHATT partner schools.
Diagnose and manage pediatric psychiatric conditions including mood, anxiety, ADHD, and crisis‑related concerns.
Provide brief treatment and medication management as clinically appropriate.
Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, and district staff to support referral pathways and student needs.
Provide consultation and training to school personnel on identifying mental health concerns.
Coordinate follow‑up recommendations and assist with transitions to ongoing community care.