Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PMHNP, PA)/Psychiatry/Pueblo/Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice

Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PMHNP, PA)/Psychiatry/Pueblo/Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO Type: Full-Time Category: Physicians Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PMHNP, PA)/Psychiatry/Pueblo/Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PMHNP, PA)/Psychiatry/Pueblo/Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice - 40752 Faculty Description University of Colorado Anschutz Department: Psychiatry Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PMHNP, PA)/Psychiatry/Pueblo/Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice Position #00851618 - Requisition #40752 Job Summary: The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a 516-bed acute care psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient behavioral health services for adults, adolescents and geriatric patients. CMHHIP is a forensic hospital that serves individuals with pending criminal charges who require evaluations of competency, individuals who have been found to be incompetent to proceed (restoration treatment) and individuals found to be not guilty by reason of insanity by Colorado's criminal courts. CMHHIP is located in southern Colorado on a 300-acre campus. This position will be required to be in person in Pueblo, CO and is not located on Anschutz Medical Campus. The Medical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides medical care to the patients of the hospital. Under the supervision of a Staff Physician (MD,DO), the Medical APP will be responsible for providing medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. Key Responsibilities: Provides medical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs preadmission screening of patients being referred by outside agencies; admission health assessments and writes admission orders. Evaluates and treats patients scheduled for medical clinic. Performs annual health assessments. Performs urgent evaluations and treats unscheduled patients in medical clinical or on patient's unit and arranges disposition. Works with various members of the psychiatry treatment team to engage the patient in the treatment of their medical illnesses. Collaborates with other members of the medical staff and outside consulting physicians in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Refers patients to other medical providers and/or hospitals as necessary. Communicates effectively with team members and other hospital staff. Follows proper documentation policies including medical necessity for patient treatments. Remains up-to-date with documentation as described in policy. Provides staff education, instruction and mentoring. Serves on various committees to assist the hospital in its mission and goals. Responds to medical emergencies and code zeros within the hospital while on duty. Complies with Medical Staff Bylaws and Medical Staff Rules & Regulations. Maintains active clinical staff privileges and current license. Performs other duties as reasonably requested. Provides clinical coverage to colleagues as needed. Work Location: On-Site - this role is on site at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo. Why Join Us: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit 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 options Dental: Multiple plan options Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 10/year Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Masters degree in discipline that corresponds to required licensure Current Colorado NP, PMHNP, PA license and corresponding board certification 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience. Applicable Clinical Rotations, Fellowships or Residencies may be considered to meet this criteria. A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the master's degree on a year for year basis. 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. Track: This role aligns with the Clinical Practice Track with a principal focus on direct patient care or program leadership. This role is not eligible for Tenure. Learn more about faculty tracks at the ">Office for Faculty Affairs" Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in forensic populations Experience with inpatient settings Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students. 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