Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Inpatient Behavioral Health

This Psychiatry position at JPS Health Network is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Medication Management, Patient Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Electronic Health Records, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct clinical care, assessment, and medication management for patients in an inpatient psychiatric unit. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and ensure safe patient transitions.

Benefits package: Allowed Paid Time Off (ATO), CME/Professional Expense Allowance, Relocation assistance, Malpractice insurance, Health, vision, and dental insurance, Retirement options. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.