Advanced Practice Provider- Intellectual and Developmental
About The Position
An Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is needed to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation—one person at a time. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide integrated behavioral health care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) while partnering closely with community agencies, families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams. SummitStone partners with Foothills Gateway, an organization dedicated to advocating for and empowering individuals to lead lives of their choice. Together, we support some of the community's most vulnerable individuals through person-centered, compassionate, and evidence-based care. We are seeking a provider who is passionate about serving individuals with IDD and who will act as both a clinical resource and an advocate for this population. The ideal candidate understands the unique healthcare challenges faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and is committed to promoting dignity, inclusion, access to care, and improved health outcomes.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) studies required
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a related clinical field required
- Master's degree in physician assistant studies
- Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado
- National certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), maintained throughout employment
- Master's degree in nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Colorado (or compact privileges, if applicable)
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner, including Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNHP), issued by ANCC or AANPCB and maintained throughout employment
- Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility; must obtain prescriptive authority as a condition of employment
- Prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations and organizational privileging processes
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, maintained throughout employment
- Valid Colorado driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) and a clean driving record
- Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration with authority to prescribe medications within scope of practice
- Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain active provider status with Medicare and Medicaid
- No sanctions or exclusions from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS/OIG) or General Services Administration (GSA) exclusion lists
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) or more years of experience treating individuals with substance use and mental health conditions preferred
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Experience in community mental health, behavioral health, psychiatry, or integrated care settings.
- Knowledge of person-centered planning principles.
- Experience collaborating with community agencies and support systems.
- Spanish language skills or other bilingual capabilities.
- Valid Colorado driver's license if position responsibilities require travel between community locations.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring medical conditions
- Provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and primary care services within scope of practice
- Perform physical assessments, review medical histories, interpret clinical data, and complete procedures such as injections, wound care, and other minor medical interventions
- Manage acute and chronic conditions, including crisis intervention and emergency stabilization for withdrawal, intoxication, or other acute medical conditions
- Participate as the medical representative within multidisciplinary treatment teams to support integrated care
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized, person-centered treatment plans
- Educate and counsel individuals on treatment plans, medication adherence, and overall health and wellness
- Coordinate care and support continuity across levels of care, providers, and service systems
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards and adhere to all organizational policies, clinical standards, and applicable state and federal regulations
- Participate in on-call responsibilities, travel between service locations and partner organizations, and work across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based settings as needed to support service delivery and organizational operations
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Short-term and long-term disability insurances
- Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
- Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
- A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
