Psych Nurse Practitioner

Sunshine Behavioral Health•Monument, CO

9d•$60 - $72•Hybrid

About The Position

The Psychiatric Provider is responsible for delivering high-quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and behavioral health treatment for patients receiving detoxification, residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and/or outpatient services. This position works collaboratively with the Medical Director, Executive Director, Director of Nursing, and interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered psychiatric care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Current licensure as one of the following: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA)
Active state license in the state of practice.
Active CAQH profile.
Current DEA registration.
Experience using electronic medical records (EMR).
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Ability to communicate diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans clearly and compassionately with patients and families.

Nice To Haves

2–5 years of behavioral health, addiction medicine, detoxification, residential treatment, or psychiatric practice preferred.
Experience treating individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders preferred.
Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
Experience with detoxification protocols and withdrawal management.
Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and behavioral healthcare regulatory requirements.
Experience in residential, PHP, or substance use treatment settings.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, substance use assessments, medication reviews, and risk assessments.
Diagnose and treat psychiatric and co-occurring substance use disorders utilizing DSM-5 criteria and evidence-based practices.
Provide medication management, including prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting psychiatric and detoxification support medications within scope of practice.
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical presentation and response to treatment.
Collaborate with the Medical Director regarding complex psychiatric cases, detoxification protocols, and medication treatment strategies.
Provide crisis intervention and psychiatric consultation for urgent behavioral health concerns.
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultations, and discharge planning.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment recommendations, and recovery planning.
Provide education and clinical guidance to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members regarding psychiatric conditions and medication management.
Maintain availability during assigned on-call or clinical coverage periods.
Support compliance with Joint Commission standards, state licensing regulations, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, DEA requirements, and organizational policies.
Foster a culture of compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care.