Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Overview

The UT Southwestern Medical Center’s 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:

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 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 Nursing.
• Psychiatric-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. 

Application Process**

A completed application must include the following:

Apply for the position on the UTSW Career website

1. Personal statement (explanation of why you wish to pursue the fellowship)
2. CV/Resume
3. List of clinical rotation sites, preceptors, responsibilities, and hours (if less than 3 years of experience)
4. Unofficial transcript with GPA from your advanced practice graduate program
5. Copies of your board certification and state licensure (may defer if not yet obtained)
6. Two letters of recommendation that attest to the applicant’s clinical competence and personal character. Preferably one from a program director/faculty or a clinical supervisor. **Only complete application packets will be considered. All documents should be uploaded as individual attachments in your application using the “Other attachments relevant to this submission” link **

Important Dates

• Applications close – mid-January 2026 
• Interview process – January, February 2026 
• Candidates Selected and Notified – late February/early March 2026
• Program Begins – June 2026 

Salary

$95,000.00 

Job Duties

• 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. 
• Routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care. 
• Attends and participates in assigned educational activities 
• Performs other duties as assigned

 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Accuracy and ability to exercise considerable judgment. 
• Ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills. 
• Ability to identify opportunities and provide suggestions for improvements in departmental policy, procedures, and protocols. 
• Proficient use of EMR in the delivery of care 

The following is the acronym, “PACT”, and is fundamental to all clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:

P-Problem Solving: To achieve excellence in patient care and service, all employees are expected to take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the patient.

A-Ability, Attitude and Appearance: In keeping with a professional healthcare environment, all employees are expected to have the ability to perform their jobs and to appear and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner.

C-Communications and Compassion: It is our goal that all our communications are clear, courteous, timely, and delivered with compassion, respect and appropriate confidentiality.

T-Teamwork: In our medical environment, our patients regard every employee they encounter as a member of the Southwestern Medical Center team. Our goal is to individually work hard to contribute to our team, support our co-workers, and to achieve not only excellent patient care and service, but also a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

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.