Psychiatrist - Inpatient

Job Description:Acclaim Physician Group and JPS Health Network are looking for a full time Inpatient Psychiatrist to join the Department of Behavioral Health team. As the county hospital system JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years. This is a wonderful opportunity for innovative and passionate individuals to treat complex behavioral health issues, and to provide compassionate, quality care to those patients that need it most. In addition to providing great care, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. The Department of Psychiatry partners with medical education and sponsors a residency program for specialization in psychiatry as well as clinical rotations for medical students and internships for physician assistant and nurse practitioner students. We are affiliated with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Texas Christian University Medical School The Behavioral Health services are designed around a collaborative multi-disciplinary team that includes psychiatrically trained Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Social Workers, Peer Recovery Support Specialists, MH technicians, a Clinical Pharmacist, and a nursing staff that is experienced, committed to excellence and highly collaborative. Behavioral Health Services provided include: Adult and Adolescent inpatient and outpatient services 28-bed long term care unit (Adults) 98-bed inpatient unit (Adults and Adolescents) Comprehensive Consultation and Liaison services including trauma consultations 24-hour Psychiatric Emergency Center 20,000 visits per year Assessment Center including an Urgent Walk-in Clinic 5 Outpatient Clinics and 4 Community-based Partial Hospital Programs Psychological and Neuro-psychological Testing services Schedule: Full Time Monday-Friday. The provider in this role would be covering adult inpatient services at the Trinity Springs Pavilion located next to JPS Hospital. Duties and Essential Job Functions: 1. Coordinates the multidisciplinary care delivered to all patients, to optimize patient care. 2. Reviews patient medical charts to diagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients and families. 3. Makes appropriate patient referrals as necessary. 4. Monitors guidelines for the management of care and for ensuring the services are delivered in compliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group. 5. Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores. Demonstrates patient centered and patient valued behavior. 6. Maintains a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care. 7. Supports academic, educational and research endeavors. 8. Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; and is an active participant in the process. 9. Partners and communicates with acumen to build a positive brand and patient/customer experience for those who encounter JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group. This would include health network staff, vendors, outside partners, patients, stakeholders, and local community leaders. 10. Serves as a resource to the community. 11. Performs other job related duties as assigned.Qualifications:Required Education and Experience:Current Medical Doctor (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited school of medicine. Residency and/or Fellowship training in Psychiatry. Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training: Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas. Board Certification or Board Eligible.Location Address: 1500 S. Main StreetFort Worth, Texas, 76104United States About JPSOur CommunityJPS Health Network has been named best hospital in the United States by Washington Monthly Magazine-simply put, we offer the best care to the people of Tarrant County, TX, and we are here to serve everyone, regardless of social or economic status. Come help us make a difference in our community. At JPS our mission isn''t to chase awards or seek recognition; we are dedicated to providing the best care we can to the people of Tarrant County. We are always looking for dedicated, caring individuals to join our team and contribute not only to our success, but also to the success and health of our community. Who We Are JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported health care system in North Texas. Licensed for 578 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Fort Worth, with John Peter Smith Hospital-home to Tarrant County''s first and only Level 1 Trauma Center, only psychiatric emergency services site, and the largest hospital-based family medicine residency program in the nation-and more than 40 community-based clinics. All told, our network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim is our multispecialty medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving the JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time. Why JPS? We''re more than a hospital. We''re 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three rules: Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity. Don''t be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion-key components of our everyday experience at JPS. When working here, you''re surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you! For more information, visit To view all job openings, visit or

Created: 2025-11-15