UT Southwestern Medical Center · 1 day ago
Advanced Practice, Pediatric Psychiatry Fellowship
UT Southwestern Medical Center is a leading institution in healthcare education and patient care, and they are seeking candidates for their Pediatric Psychiatry Fellowship. This program provides Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants with hands-on training in child and adolescent psychiatry, equipping them to deliver high-quality mental health care to young patients.
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Responsibilities
Diagnoses and treats critically ill patients, develops and manages treatment plans, and performs advanced procedures
Develops and implements treatment plans for patients
Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status
Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results
Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training
Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures
Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance
Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or higher in nursing, 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. (Must graduate by December 2025)
Graduate of a master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. (Must graduate by December 2023)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP-BC) or Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC)
Certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required
Licensed by the Texas Medical Board
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers
Candidates must graduate from their advanced practice program by December 2025. For new or upcoming graduates, board certification and licensure are not required at the time of application. There must be a clear plan to obtain certification and licensure immediately after graduation by February 1, 2026
Benefits
Paid time off
Continuing education funds
Low cost comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
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Funding
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$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
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