NP - Psychiatry

Details

Client Name
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Advanced Practice
Profession
NP
Specialty
Psychiatry
Job ID
20342355

Shift Details

Shift
Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
05/13/2026

Job Description
The Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center is expanding its APP team in general psychiatry outpatient setting. We are looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or PMH-APRN to join the team. This position will require excellent communication skills, organization skills, and a patient centered approach to care. You will see both new and established patients. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. no nights or weekends. Rotating call.
Experience and Education

EDUCATION
• Master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (PMH-APRN) program, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education program. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. OR
• Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
• Current applicable American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current applicable American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. OR
• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Current applicable Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Life Support or American Red Cross certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.

EXPERIENCE
• One-year relevant clinical mental health experience preferred.

Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Client Details

Address
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
City
Dallas
State
TX
Zip Code
75390

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