Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - 40774 FacultyUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Psychiatry Title: Instructor Working Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Position #:00851474 – Requisition #:40774 Job Summary: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner utilizes nursing arts and sciences, education, medical, psychosocial and cultural theories to facilitate and to provide the delivery of direct clinical care for a high-risk adult population. The position reports to the Assistant Medical Director and is co-supervised by the ARTS Manager of Mental Health Services. The position will provide psychiatric care to the outpatient substance dependent, mentally ill, or co-occurring disordered patients; evaluations, prescription administration and maintenance, and ongoing clinical consultation with the clinical treatment team. This position will also conduct medical evaluations for individuals seeking medication assisted treatment, as well as follow-up medical services. This role works independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide quality patient management, education and continuity of care.Key Responsibilities:Prescribe medicationsPrescribe or make recommendations for Medication Assisted TreatmentClinical practice and administration of psychotherapyConsultationEducation and professional developmentAssess mental health needs of Adult Outpatient Program patientsUse full scope of therapeutic skills to assess, diagnose and treat patients with disorders or potential for such disordersIdentify any risk factors for psychiatric disordersBlood DrawsConduct medical evaluations, which shall include, at minimum, the following:Past medical history, past substance abuse history including required opioid use and dependence chronologies, choice of opioid and route of administration.Evidence of current physiological dependence; andCardiovascular assessment for the risk of Torsades de Pointe.Provide oversight of Nurse Practitioner students.Participate and collaborate on grant-funded projects for priority populations, including pregnant women and women with young children.Other duties as assigned.Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in the Denver Metro Area, where we have 5 clinics.Why Join Us: The ARTS Adult Outpatient Program (AOP) is within the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. ARTS Adult Outpatient clinics provide drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial and pharmacological treatment for adults. Programs in various AOP clinic locations include traditional outpatient and intensive outpatient therapy, specialty services for clients referred by the criminal justice and probation system, county departments of human services, as well as specialized services for pregnant women, individuals who are living with HIV and gender-responsive services.Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:Medical: Multiple plan optionsDental: Multiple plan optionsAdditional Insurance: Disability, Life, VisionRetirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross payPaid Time Off: Accruals over the yearVacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)Holiday Days: 10/yearTuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campusesECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail serviceThere are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Instructor:1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.Minimum degree qualifications: Select the credentials that apply NP/APN:Possess valid Nurse Practitioner licensure in ColoradoEligible and willing to have Prescriptive Authority, including a valid RXN for Nurse PractitionersBasic Life Support (BLS) certificationCurrent Mid-Level Exemption (MLE) status from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) or ability to obtain MLE.Terms of Employment: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with clients who are involved with probation, human services, and/or other referral sources.Experience working with opioid-dependent, adult clientsExperience with patient treatment plans and other clinical/medical documentationExperience with therapeutic confrontation and structuresExperience observing, monitoring and intervening in drug/alcohol treatmentExperience providing collaborative, integrative health care to patientsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of medications used to treat substance use and psychiatric conditions.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry and the public.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a varied population of faculty, staff and students.Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with stakeholders at all levels.Attention to detail, organizedExperience developing, training and supervising psychology trainees.Ability to manage difficult behaviorsAbility to engage substance dependent clients in treatmentAbility to comply with established rules, policies and procedures and meet deadlinesAbility to be open-minded and nonjudgmentalAbility to develop healthy relationships with clientsAbility to establish boundaries with clientsAbility to exercise patient confidentiality and observe HIPAA requirementsHow to Apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at . Questions should be directed to: Tyler Cole, View email address on click.appcast.io Screening of Applications Begins: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 11/1/2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered. Anticipated Pay Range: The salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established at $104,000 to $120,000 The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.