Job Title:

Child & Adolescent APP (TCHATT Program)

Requisition Number:

req29579

Location:

Central Arlington Behavioral Health Clinic

Job Description:

About TCHATT:Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) delivers rapid access to behavioral health assessment and short-term intervention for youth referred through participating schools. The program provides secure telemedicine visits, supports crisis identification, and helps families connect to community-based treatment when needed.
Job Summary:Through the TCHATT program, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide tele-psychiatric evaluation, consultation, brief treatment, and coordination with school partners to support timely access to mental health care. This is a grant-funded position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:TCHATT Program
Provide telehealth services including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing care for children and adolescents.
Complete tele-psychiatric assessments for students referred through TCHATT partner schools.
Diagnose and manage pediatric psychiatric conditions including mood, anxiety, ADHD, and crisis-related concerns.
Provide brief treatment and medication management as clinically appropriate.
Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, and district staff to support referral pathways and student needs.
Provide consultation and training to school personnel on identifying mental health concerns.
Coordinate follow-up recommendations and assist with transitions to ongoing community care.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Education:Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing with P-MHNP certification OR Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
Experience:Required: Minimum of one (1) yearof experience working as an advanced practice provider.
Preferred: One (1) year experience in a child and adolescent psychiatric setting.
Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:Must have current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license with PMHNP certification.
Benefits:Competitive salary
Allowed Paid Time Off (ATO)
CME/Professional Expense Allowance
Relocation assistance
Malpractice insurance provided
Health, vision, and dental insurance options
Retirement options

Location Address:
501 W Main St
Arlington, Texas, 76010
United States