Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (Part-Time)

Job Title: Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider Reports To: Lead Advanced Practice Provider Location: Northpoint Littleton (Adult outpatient in Littleton, CO) Schedule: Flexible - 15 hours/week Monday-Friday Compensation: $70-95/hour Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC began 2009 as Ashwood Outpatient and officially launched the Northpoint platform in 2015. Now celebrating 10 years of growth in 2025, Northpoint is a leading behavioral healthcare provider offering evidence‑based treatment for adults with substance use and co‑occurring disorders through the Northpoint Recovery brand, and mental health treatment for adolescents through Imagine by Northpoint. Operating under an in‑network, commercial insurance model, Northpoint has grown exclusively through de novo expansion—from two facilities to seventeen across the Western U.S.—with more planned in both existing and new markets. We’re guided by core values of humility, heart, inspiration, and conviction. Our mission is simple: saving lives and restoring relationships by helping people get their lives back, and treating every individual with empathy and respect. Position Summary As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider will provide consultation, and medical and administrative direction to subordinate medical and support staff in various treatment settings (inpatient and outpatient). This person will provide direct patient care including diagnostic assessment, preventative and educational services, and medication evaluation and management to the patient population, in accordance with best care practices, industry standards, organizational guidelines, and state and federal laws. The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide the best possible care. This position requires extensive internal and external communication with all levels of staff, leadership, physicians, vendors, and other professional colleagues. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Provide advanced medical and psychiatric services consistent with the ethical guidelines of the profession and the policies and procedures of Northpoint Conduct health assessments, psychiatric evaluations, and medical exams of patients with known or foreseen health problems Medication evaluation and initiation and short‑term management of prescribed medications Order and interpret lab tests for patients prior to and/or during prescription management Consultation to physicians and providers regarding any ongoing medical care, maintenance and disease prevention Case management, engage in education process Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to multidisciplinary team as necessary Document information regarding patient care and behavior as required in policies and procedures Participate in patient treatment planning and implementation under the direction of the Medical Director Utilize de‑escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety for the patient and other individuals in our care Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team in the development of treatment plans and discharge planning to strive for excellent patient care Comply with all laws, regulations, and scope of licensure Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions Document medical assessment, diagnosis, progress notes, roundings, and other treatment planning items in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality patient care Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times Oversee and participate in the quality assurance and compliance activities of the facility Provide medical updates to utilization review and representatives of managed care to best coordinate reimbursement of treatment services Adhere to all company policies and procedures Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care Other medically appropriate services and special projects as assigned Qualifications/Requirements Master's Degree in Nursing with specialty from an accredited program Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an Advanced Practice Provider in the state where services are rendered, with prescriptive privileges, at hire and for the entire duration of employment. Acceptable licensure includes: Physician Assistant (PA‑C; CAQ preferred) Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate Valid National Provider Identification (NPI) number Current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification Knowledge of computer and electronic medical records systems Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in our care Minimum of two (2) years of experience required; preferably with one (1) year in a mental health or medical setting #J-18808-Ljbffr