PA Academic

The UT Southwestern Medical Centers Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is a 12-month immersive program designed for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants. As the sole academic psychiatry program in Dallas the fellowship combines rigorous didactic learning and hands-on clinical experiences at UT Southwestern Medical Center Parkland Memorial Hospital and affiliated sites. This program equips participants with the skills needed to deliver high-quality psychiatric care offering exposure to a diverse range of patients and diagnoses that mirror the economic racial and ethnic diversity of Dallas. Graduates emerge as skilled and culturally sensitive mental health providers contributing to improved psychiatric care both locally and beyond. Eligibility Requirements:EDUCATIONMasters 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) -OR- Graduate of a masters degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. (Must graduate by December 2025) LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION** Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of -Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification or Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist -OR- Certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Medical Board. -AND- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association 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 March 1 2026. BenefitsUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include:PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copayPaid Time Off available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!