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The Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center is expanding its APP team in general psychiatry outpatient setting. We are looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or PMH-APRN to join the team. This position will require excellent communication skills organization skills and a patient centered approach to care. You will see both new and established patients. Veterans are encouraged to apply. The schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. no nights or weekends. Rotating call. Experience and EducationEDUCATIONMasters degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (PMH-APRN) program 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. ORGraduate of a Masters degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant applicable American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing. Authorization for prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Current applicable American Heart Association or American Red Cross Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers. ORCertification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required. Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board. Current applicable Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Life Support or American Red Cross certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice -year relevant clinical mental health experience 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!