Psychiatrist - PRN

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatrist – PRN delivers direct clinical care to patients aged 6 and older and supports operations across inpatient, outpatient, consult/liaison, and emergent psychiatric settings. The role collaborates with physicians, residents, advanced practice providers, nursing, social work, students, and other interdisciplinary team members to provide safe, efficient, and evidence-based care and support quality, safety, and operational excellence. The psychiatrist coordinates multidisciplinary care, assesses and treats patients, educates patients and families, and refers patients to appropriate services. Care is expected to align with JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group guidelines and to be compassionate, patient-centered, and value-driven. The position also supports academic, educational, and research initiatives and participates in performance improvement and peer review activities. This PRN role has varied shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours across Behavioral Health locations. There is no required call schedule.

Requirements

Current M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited school of medicine.
Residency and/or fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in Texas.
Board certified or board eligible.
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 electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

Coordinate multidisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.
Review medical charts to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients and families.
Refer patients to appropriate services as needed.
Ensure care delivery aligns with JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group guidelines.
Provide evidence-based, compassionate care to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Demonstrate patient-centered and value-driven behavior.
Collaborate with referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff to ensure high-quality care.
Support academic, educational, and research initiatives.
Participate in Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committees.
Build positive relationships with staff, partners, patients, and the community, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Serve as a community resource.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.