Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Compensation : Salary + RVU (for experienced PAs: $112,000 - $120,000).
Employment Type : W-2 Full-Time, Exempt
Schedule : Minimum of 32 hours/week. 38 hours/week preferred. Mon Fri. Either 4, 9 hour days or 5, 8 hour days. Remote day option available upon reaching required patient capacity.
Location : Onsite at Cherry Creek Office (300 S Jackson St, Denver, CO)

Role Summary
We are looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to become part of the Denver Wellness team! Denver Wellness is an organization that strives to provide high-quality, empathetic, and thoughtful patient care. We prioritize team collaboration, education, and work-life balance for our employees. We are a dynamic and growing organization, serving the community of Denver. The ideal candidate desires a longitudinal relationship with their client, an intra-office collaborative community, and a passion for serving the mental health needs of our community.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, manage, and treat psychiatric patients.
• Provide medication management and patient education, including education related to Spravato, ketamine, TMS, and psychotherapy.
• Coordinate treatment with therapists, physicians, and other care-team members.
• Maintain systematic follow-up and modify care plans as appropriate, including referrals and consultations.
• Maintain required prescriptive authority, licensure, certifications, and credentialing.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Protect patient confidentiality and contribute positively to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Establishes systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassesses and modifies the plan, as necessary, including initiation of referrals and consultation with other health care providers as appropriate

Schedule & Work Model

• Either 4, 9 hour days or 5, 8 hour days
• Practice hours generally run from 7:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
• Appointments are typically 60 minutes for intakes and 30 minutes for follow-ups.
• Administrative time is built in midday and at the end of the day
• One remote workday may be available after reaching 75% capacity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation:
• Experienced PMHNP: $112,000 for the first 3 months and then $100,000 + RVUs (anticipated annualized at $120,000)

Benefits

• Four weeks of PTO
• Eight paid holidays
• Reimbursement for DEA, Licensure and Malpractice.
• CEU reimbursement of $2,000/year
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources
• Case consultation with colleagues
• Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
• Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner educational program.
• Current PMHNP certification.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) registration in Colorado, or eligibility to obtain and maintain Colorado licensure and APRN registration.
• Eligible for and able to maintain Colorado prescriptive authority within the PMHNP's role and population focus.
• Current DEA registration, or ability to obtain and maintain DEA registration, as required for prescribing controlled substances in Colorado.
• Ability to maintain required credentials, professional liability coverage, and prescribing compliance.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Approximately three years of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome.

About Denver Wellness Associates Denver Wellness Associates is a comprehensive mental health care practice dedicated to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward lasting well-being. We offer personalized psychiatric services, including medication management, therapy, genetic testing, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Spravato and ketamine-assisted treatments, and ADHD testing, delivered with compassion, collaboration, and a focus on holistic care. With a talented team serving clients across multiple Colorado locations and via telehealth, our mission is to improve access to high-quality mental health services and help every person we work with feel heard, understood, and empowered.