Psychiatry Fellowship – Pediatric (Child/Adolescent)

JOB SUMMARY

The UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is a year long program for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants. This immersive experience covers both general psychiatry and specialized child and adolescent psychiatry, offering hands-on training at UT Southwestern Medical Center, pediatrics hospitals, and affiliated clinics. The program equips participants with the skills needed to provide top quality mental health care for young patients from diverse backgrounds. Graduates become skills and culturally aware mental health providers, ready to enhance child and adolescent psychiatric care locally and beyond.

During the fellowship, the Pediatric Psychiatry Fellows are full time employees of UT Southwestern Medical Center that receive benefits, including paid time off, continuing education funds, and low cost comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Fellows receive a competitive annual salary in the amount of $95,000. 

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover, and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Our Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) supports more than 1,000 Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Working in collaboration with UT Southwestern pediatric faculty across Children’s Health and UT Southwestern hospitals and ambulatory clinics, our APPs are part of a multidisciplinary team providing the highest-quality patient care.  Recognized as the top pediatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Health has earned national rankings in all eleven specialty areas as well as best children’s hospital in North Texas. Tied for No. 15 in the nation for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, our experts at The Heart Center have helped thousands of children with heart conditions lead happier, healthier lives. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern cardiothoracic APP team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. 

PROGRAM APPLICATION

Only complete application packets will be considered. All documents must be uploaded as individual attachments in your application.

A completed application must include the following:

·         Curriculum vitae or resume to include a list of clinical rotations, preceptors, responsibilities, and hours (if less than 3 years of experience).

·         Purpose Statement describing your interest in the Pediatric Psychiatry Fellowship program and how it aligns with your future career goals.

·         Two letters of recommendation attesting to your clinical competence and character. Preferably one from a program director/faculty and a clinical supervisor.

IMPORTANT DATES

·         Applications Close: February 28, 2026

·         Candidates Selected and Notified: April 2026

·         Program Begins: Monday, July 6, 2026

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

·         Master’s 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 master’s degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program. (Must graduate by December 2023)

Experience and Education

Required

Education

·         Master’s degree in nursing or Higher degree and Documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program and Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. OR

·         Master’s degree graduate of a Master’s or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.

Licenses/Certifications

·         Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP-BC) or Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC) OR

·         Certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification required.

·         Licensed by the Texas Medical Board. AND

·         Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross 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 February 1, 2026.

Job Duties

·         Diagnoses and treats critically ill patients, develops and manages treatment plans, and performs advanced procedures.

·         Develops and implements treatment plans for patients.

·         Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.

·         Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.

·         Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate based on specialty and training.

·         Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.

·         Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance. 

·         Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.