APP - Cross-Cover (Psychiatry)

Position Title: Advanced Practice Provider – Cross-Cover

Department: Behavioral Health

About Acclaim Health

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 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.

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Job Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Cross-Cover role will work across multiple settings within the Behavioral Health department, including Inpatient, Outpatient, Consultation-Liaison Service, Child & Adolescent, and the Psychiatric Emergency Center, based on staffing needs determined by department clinical leadership.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates multidisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes within the scope of practice and under physician supervision as required.
2. Reviews medical charts to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients and families.
3. Refer patients to appropriate services as needed.
4. Ensures care delivery aligns with JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group guidelines.
5. Provides evidence-based, compassionate care to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.
6. Demonstrates patient-centered and value-driven behavior
7. Collaborates with attending physicians, residents, learners, other providers, and support staff to ensure high-quality care.
8. Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record, ensuring compliance with billing, regulatory, and accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS, and Texas Administrative Code).
9. Participates in Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committees as needed.
10. Build positive relationships with staff, partners, patients, and the community to enhance the JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group experience, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
11. Serves as a community resource.
12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


Position-Specific Details:
· Provider Schedule: 40 hours/week (M-F) 8hr shifts
· Call Schedule: Yes – Inpatient Weekend Call Rotation

Qualifications:
· Current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license with PMHNP certification.
· DEA Certification
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications:
· One (1) year of experience working as an advanced practice provider in a psychiatric setting.

Key Competencies:
· 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).

Work Environment:
· Shifts will be assigned to different settings and locations depending on the clinical needs of the department.

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