Child & Adolescent APP (TCHATT Program)

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications: 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.
• Required Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as an advanced practice provider. Preferred: One (1) year experience in a child and adolescent psychiatric setting.
• Licenses/Certifications/Specialized Training: Must have current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license with PMHNP certification.

Qualifications

• Education: 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.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid Time Off (ATO)
• CME/Professional Expense Allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Retail options