Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Denver)

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (APP)

Company: Novamind (

Location: Denver, CO (In-Person)

Employment Type: Full-Time / 1099 Independent Contractor

Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated, empathetic, and experienced Psychiatric APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our flagship center. We are specifically looking for a PMHNP-certified provider who holds an active DEA license in Colorado. In this full-time, in-person role, you will serve as the on-site clinical lead, responsible for delivering exceptional patient care during ketamine and esketamine treatments while also guiding the daily operations and development of our multidisciplinary clinical team.

About Novamind: Novamind is pioneering the next generation of mental wellness. We believe in fostering profound healing and personal growth by integrating innovative, evidence-based therapies with comprehensive, human-centered care. Our mission is to make transformative treatments accessible to all who can benefit, creating a new standard for treating conditions like treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Our flagship center is the foundation of this mission. Join us in shaping the future of healing.

Schedule

• Full-Time, 30-40 hours per week
• Option to do four 10-hour shifts per week, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Patient Care:

• Clinical Decision-Making: Serve as the primary clinical point-person for medical concerns (e.g., hypertension, nausea), determining PRN medication needs and adjusting ketamine/esketamine dosing in collaboration with our medical leadership.
• Direct Patient Care: Administer Spravato, (TMS, med management, therapy as future services), monitor patients during treatment, and provide expert clinical care and emotional support throughout their journey.
• Operational Excellence: Liaise with the Clinic Director to ensure safe staffing levels, smooth daily operations, and an optimal patient experience.
• Mentorship & Culture: Foster a collegial, warm, and supportive clinical environment. Provide mentorship and support to clinical staff, encouraging professional growth and a collaborative team spirit.
• Patient Journey Oversight: Support real-time decisions regarding patient care plans, from intake and treatment to follow-up and integration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (NP/PMHNP) or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP preferred) or Physician Assistant in the state of CO.
• Current DEA registration with prescriptive authority for controlled substances.
• Significant experience in a psychiatric setting is required; familiarity with mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in a clinical leadership, supervisory, or team lead role.
• Comfort and professionalism in discussing psychedelic treatments and related therapeutic frameworks.
• Excellent clinical assessment, crisis management, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and standard office technology.
• Experience with ketamine, esketamine, or other psychedelic-assisted therapies is a plus, but not required.

Desired Characteristics

• A warm, empathic, and highly collaborative interpersonal style.
• Confident and comfortable working in a setting focused on psychopharmacology and experiential therapy.
• Strong leadership instincts with decisive, calm, and thoughtful decision-making abilities.
• A genuine interest in a holistic, patient-first approach to mental health.
• Excited about futuristic treatments and the frontier of psychiatric care.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $160,000 – $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Professional Development: Annual stipend and dedicated paid time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Licensure & Insurance: We cover malpractice insurance and costs for state license renewals.
• Growth Opportunity: Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development in a rapidly expanding company.

Physical Setting: A futuristic, immersive experience, thoughtfully designed outpatient treatment center in the heart of the city.

Our Culture: At Novamind, our culture is built on reinventing mental healthcare with next generation psychedelic treatments. Join us if you want to be on the frontier of psychiatric treatment.