Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/APRN)

Conifer Counseling and Therapy Services Inc • Conifer, CO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/APRN) provides high-quality, compassionate psychiatric care to clients across the lifespan at Conifer Counseling. This role is responsible for psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy, while contributing to a collaborative, team-based care environment. This position plays a key role in expanding access to care in our rural communities and supporting the development of substance use disorder (SUD) and Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) services. The PMHNP is a self-directed, clinically strong, and community-minded provider who values simplicity, collaboration, and integrity in care. This position requires regular in-person availability in our Conifer, Bailey, and Fairplay offices, with flexibility for telehealth services.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Active Colorado APRN license with prescriptive authority (APN & RXN)
• Active DEA license (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience
• Experience with medication management and supportive psychotherapy
• Ability to work with a broad range of clients, including co-occurring disorders
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Commitment to high standards of integrity, ethics, and professional practice
• Willingness to complete administrative responsibilities in alignment with policies
• Proficiency with or willingness to learn EHR systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses
• Experience with MAT (example: buprenorphine, naltrexone, acamprosate)
• Familiarity with withdrawal management and harm reduction frameworks
• Comfort prescribing buprenorphine (X-waiver no longer required)
• Experience with adult and/or child and adolescent populations
• Interest in mentoring or supporting newer clinicians

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and medication management
• Deliver supportive psychotherapy as appropriate
• Develop and implement individualized, trauma-informed treatment plans
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
• Ensure care meets ethical, legal, and professional standards
• Assess and treat substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions
• Prescribe and manage MAT (including but not limited to buprenorphine, naltrexone, acamprosate)
• Apply harm reduction principles and support clients through recovery
• Contribute to the development and growth of SUD/MAT programming
• Participate in case consultation, team meetings, and care coordination
• Collaborate with therapists, leadership, and community partners
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and shared team culture
• Support a cohesive and professional clinical environment
• Complete required documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage administrative tasks such as prior authorizations and leave paperwork
• Utilize EHR systems effectively and maintain documentation standards
• Participate in quality improvement and practice-wide systems
• Maintain a consistent caseload aligned with practice needs
• Provide a combination of psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy
• Expected to maintain approximately 40 billable services per week in a full-time role, adjusted based on role balance and program needs

Benefits

• Full-time, salaried role, averaging 36 hours a week
• $115,000 – $155,000 annually (W2), depending on experience, licensure, and scope of services provided
• Unlimited Paid time off policy as long as performance is in good standing
• Wellness stipend
• Flexible scheduling with hybrid work options
• Self-care and professional development opportunities
• Eligibility for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) student loan repayment programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level