Physician - Psychiatric Emergency Center

Position Title: Physician – Psychiatric Emergency Center (Nights)

Department: Behavioral Health

About Acclaim Health

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 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.


Job Summary:
The Psychiatric Emergency Center (PEC) Physician is responsible for delivering direct clinical care to patients presenting with acute psychiatric emergencies. This position provides rapid psychiatric assessment, stabilization, and disposition planning for patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

The PEC Psychiatrist works 12-hour shifts and collaborates closely with other physicians, residents, advanced practice providers, nursing, social work, learners, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient, and evidence-based care. This role supports patient flow, crisis intervention, and timely disposition, including admission, discharge, or referral to appropriate levels of care.

This position also supports quality, safety, and operational excellence within the Psychiatric Emergency Center and collaborates with departmental leadership to optimize clinical outcomes and throughput.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting to the psychiatric emergency center.
· Develop and implement stabilization and treatment plans using appropriate interventions in a high-acuity environment.
· Coordinates multidisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.
· Supervise and/or mentor psychiatric staff such as advanced practice providers, residents, and trainees.
· Collaborate with other attending providers, nursing leadership, social work, and other allied health professionals to support cohesive care delivery and efficient patient flow.
· Reviews medical charts to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients and families.
· Ensures care delivery aligns with JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group guidelines.
· Provides evidence-based, compassionate care to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.
· Demonstrates patient-centered and value-driven behavior.
· Supports academic, educational, and research initiatives
· Participates in Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committees.
· Build positive relationships with staff, partners, patients, and the community to enhance the JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group experience, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
· Serves as a community resource.
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


Position-Specific Details:
· Provider Schedule: Days or Night options
· Call Schedule: No

Acclaim Health is a leading healthcare provider serving the Fort Worth community with a comprehensive range of medical services. As the clinical practice group affiliated with JPS Health Network, Acclaim Health is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a variety of specialties. Our services include primary care, family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and specialty care, as well as advanced hospital and outpatient services. With a focus on innovation, compassion, and accessibility, Acclaim Health strives to improve the health and well-being of every patient we serve.

At Acclaim Health, we are proud to provide exceptional service, to our community as a large multi-specialty physician group, we combine the expertise of over 500 providers across a wide range of specialties with the resources of JPS Health Network serving Tarrant County, Texas.

Our commitment is to deliver the highest quality care with compassion, innovation and collaboration. Whether you need preventative care management of chronic conditions or specialized treatments our team is here to support your health journey every step of the way.

Why choose Acclaim Health?

• Comprehensive Care: Access a wide range of services for primary care to specialized treatments all in one network
• Expert physicians: Our highly skilled doctors bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to patient care
• Convenience: Multiple clinic locations and integrated care with JPS community health clinics provide seamless referrals and continuity in care.
• Personalized treatment: We take the time to understand your unique healthcare needs and design care plans tailored to your health care goals.

For more information, visit www.acclaimhealth.org