Psychiatric Provider (PMHNP or PA-C)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Whole Connection is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dedicated team in providing comprehensive mental health care.

Whole Connection came together as a place to provide training and constant growth for therapists who were working in the community, particularly with community members who have difficulty accessing mental health resources. Central to our work is understanding a person through a social work perspective. This means we look at how culture and society affect individuals as we explore their mental health concerns. We believe that all people should have access to Therapy, by clinicians and interns who are continually trained and educated and who are also taken care of (not overworked). In doing so we try and meet the needs of those of the community who come to see us by either sliding our fees or accepting medicaid insurance.

Program Overview

Whole Connection is relaunching our comprehensive Psychiatry Medical Program after a year-long hiatus. We are building a dedicated, multidisciplinary medical team to support this growth and are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to be a foundational member of this renewed service. This role offers the unique opportunity to help shape the future of psychiatric care within our organization and grow professionally alongside the program. We are looking for a provider who is excited to be part of a clinical "re-founding" team, helping us build a program that integrates seamlessly with our existing therapy services.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Provider will deliver exceptional, evidence-based psychiatric care to a diverse client population. The core responsibilities include direct patient care, meticulous documentation, and ensuring compliance with all electronic prescribing regulations. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, self-starter committed to clinical excellence and ready to help re-establish a high-quality medical service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care (Primary Focus)

• Direct Patient Care: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and risk assessments for new and established clients across the lifespan (or specify age range).
• Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans, including psychotherapeutic interventions and pharmacologic management.
• Medication Management: Manage a full range of psychotropic medications, adjusting dosages and regimens based on clinical guidelines and patient response.
• Electronic Prescribing: Accurately and efficiently manage all electronic prescriptions (e-prescribing) in compliance with federal, state, and DEA regulations.
• Collaboration: Consult and collaborate with primary care physicians, therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Crisis Management: Provide timely intervention and coordinate care for psychiatric crises and emergencies.

Documentation & Compliance (Mandatory)

• Perfect Documentation: Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive clinical documentation of all patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Billing & Coding: Ensure documentation supports appropriate billing and coding practices.
• Legal Compliance: Adhere strictly to all state and federal regulations, professional licensing standards, and organizational policies.

Standard Administrative Tasks

• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality assurance and peer review activities to maintain high standards of care.
• Team Meetings: Attend and contribute to regular clinical and administrative team meetings.
• Supervision/Mentorship: Potentially provide clinical guidance or supervision to support staff or future trainees as the department grows.
• Protocol Development: Assist in the development and refinement of clinical protocols, policies, and procedures for the medical program.
• Continuing Education: Maintain required continuing medical education (CME) credits and professional certifications.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree or higher from an accredited PMHNP or PA program.
• Licensure: Current, unrestricted state license as a PMHNP or PA.
• Certification: Board Certification (e.g., ANCC for PMHNP, NCCPA for PA).
• DEA Registration: Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
• Experience: [Specify preferred experience, e.g., 1-2 years of clinical practice in psychiatry preferred, but highly qualified new graduates will be considered.]
• EHR Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency with Electronic Health Records and e-prescribing systems.

Credentialing and Initial Compensation Structure (Crucial Requirement)

Please note the following requirement regarding employment and compensation structure:

Credentialing Status

Not Credentialed w/ Major Payers

Will usually take 90-120 days to become credentialed. Due to this we are preferring Providers who are already credentialed are credentialed w/ some major Providers.

Already Credentialed w/ Major Payers

BONUS if already credentialed with some or all major payers (Anthem, Cigna, Medicaid (CCHA, Colorado Access),, etc)- immediately 65% of earnings and $2000 bonus once the first 20 clients have been seen.

Tiered Approach and Compensation

Contractor 1st Step

We are starting with a 1099 Independent Contractor model to ensure the program remains financially sustainable as we ramp up. This allows for a flexible schedule that grows with your caseload. Starting at 60% compensation for the provider and moving to 65% when a negotiable revenue milestone is hit.

We will focus on internal referrals from our 350+ counseling clients and through our immediate community outreach by the Executive Director and Client Specialist, as well as marketing done by this position.

Employee Hourly 2nd Step

We hope with quick growth that we will move to hourly quickly once consistency for one month of 20-25 seen clinical hours. At this time all benefits will be included as well as malpractice insurance will be covered. $90-$110/hr for clinical and $40-$50/hr for admin time

Employee Salary 3rd Step

Once you are at capacity (28-32 client hours per week plus admin time) At this time annual salary of $130k-$160k. This is a base pay w/ potential bonus for every extra client seen past a certain number a week.

Benefits (once employee reaches 30+hrs - Admin+Clinical):

• 401k
• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Beautiful office suites in west Boulder.
• Supportive and diverse work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Whole Connection is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Salary

$65 - $100 per hour