Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you a clinician who leads with integrity, shows up consistently for your patients, and takes ownership of your practice? Then you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

At New Path Psychiatry , this is not just a prescribing role, it is an opportunity to be a trusted partner in a patient’s mental health journey. We’re an outpatient psychiatric clinic in Littleton, Colorado serving children, teens, and adults with a team that is empowered, supported, and rooted in integrity.

Clinical Care & Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic evaluations for patients age 7 and older to determine diagnoses, treatment strategies, and care coordination needs
• Provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions
• Prescribe, monitor, and evaluate pharmacologic treatment strategies; adjust medication regimens based on clinical response and laboratory findings
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostics; base clinical decisions on findings
• Provide brief psychotherapy and psychoeducation to patients and caregivers, including informed consent, medication benefits, risks, side effects, and alternatives
• Apply validated clinical tools (e.g., PHQ-9, CSSRS, CANS) to guide diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication decisions

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete medical records for all patients in our EHR
• Complete concurrent clinical and billing documentation that meets professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and appropriate coding standards
• Remain in compliance with all state laws and regulations for PMHNP practice, including supervised hour requirements, CME credits, and applicable licensure standards
• Ensure all documentation reflects clinical reasoning, not just outcomes

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate with colleagues on complex cases; escalate to higher levels of care when clinically indicated
• Communicate professionally and promptly with patients, caregivers, PCPs, schools, agencies, and specialty providers to ensure coordinated treatment planning
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to ensure timely patient access to care; meet applicable productivity standards
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and quality improvement initiatives as required

About New Path Psychiatry

New Path Psychiatry is an outpatient psychiatric clinic in Littleton, Colorado specializing in medication management for patients of ages 6 and above. Founded on a commitment to accessible, evidence-based care, we serve Colorado communities across commercial insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare. Our team of board-certified PMHNPs operates in a 2,600 sq. ft. clinic built for collaboration, clinical excellence, and belonging.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PMHNP Across the Lifespan (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Littleton, CO 80120 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person (Hybrid)