Acclaim Psychiatry APP Fellowship

Acclaim Physician Group, Inc. (Acclaim) is a multi specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants that 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. As the county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center, JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years. In addition to providing high-quality care, 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. JPS educates in tandem with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Texas Christian University Medical School. For more information, visit Job Title: Acclaim Psychiatry APP Fellowship Requisition Number: req29156 Location: Trinity Springs Pavilion for Psychiatric Services Job Description:Program Structure:The Community Psychiatry Fellowship for Advanced Practice Providers is a 12-month paid postgraduate training program for licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The fellowship focuses on the delivery of high-level psychiatric care at the community level. The program is housed within the Department of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry at JPS Health Network, a partner with Acclaim Health. APP fellows are contracted for 12 months with Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group. At the completion of the program, full-time positions may be offered depending on department needs and fellow performance. Up to 4 fellows are accepted per cycle, with cycles occurring annually. Fellows participate in a continuity clinic throughout the year. Fellows spend three months training in each rotation site (inpatient units, partial hospitalization program, consult-liaison service, and psychiatric emergency room). Fellows attend didactics twice per week for four-hour blocks. Fellows participate in a structured mentorship program. Leadership is promoted through committee and quality improvement project participation. Didactics:Fellows attend didactics twice per week for four-hour blocks on Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Fellows join physician residency lectures for ethics, well-being, patient safety, quality, and psychopharmacology topics. Diagnostics, clinical decision-making, and psychopharmacology reviews are incorporated into every week Incremental assessments will be included throughout the year. Benefits of the Program:On-site continuing education programs Annual stipend Dedicated CME funds Training in consult-liaison psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, outpatient clinic, partial hospitalization, and inpatient units including adolescent, adult, and the local commitment alternative unit. Experience working with a large multi-disciplinary team Participation in research and quality improvement initiatives Application Process:To be considered for the Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group Psychiatry APP Fellowship program, you must submit an application along with all required documentation below during an open application time frame. When submitting your online application, you will also need to attach all of the following documentation for your application to be considered complete: 1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) with professional work history, education, and clinical rotations. 2. Work history must include dates (month and year), status (full-time, part-time, etc.) 3. Clinical rotations must include the location, dates, # of hours completed, and your preceptor's name and title. 4. Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts (Unofficial copy from schools' website is acceptable) 5. Letter of recommendation from a prior employer or your educational program. 6. Essay Responses (There is no required length for the following responses. Please type your responses and include them in a separate document. There does not need to be a separate document for each response. - Please describe the most meaningful health-related experience that has led you to seek a career in behavioral health. Be sure to include the value of your experiences that prepare you to be a psychiatric advanced practice provider. - Please describe your personal characteristics (background, talents, skills, etc.) that would add to treatment teams. - Please describe any past academic recognition (significant academic honors, awards, scholarships, or other academic recognition), leadership (Leadership roles or positions of responsibility), and community service activities (non-health care related community service or volunteer activities). Qualifications: Eligibility Requirements:Graduation from either an ARC-accredited PA program OR graduation from a nationally accredited PMHNP program (i.e. CCNE) Valid and unencumbered licensure as a PMHNP or PA Unrestricted DEA certificate If you are a current JPS Health Network Employee, you must not be under any disciplinary action or on a performance improvement plan. Location Address: 1500 S. Main Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 United States

Created: 2026-03-04