Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
About The Position
Denver Wellness Associates is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide empathetic, thoughtful mental health care to the Denver community. The role emphasizes longitudinal patient relationships, collaboration with an intra-office multidisciplinary team, continuing education, and work-life balance. The position is onsite at the Cherry Creek office in Denver, with the option of one remote workday after reaching 75% patient capacity. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a choice of four 9-hour days or five 8-hour days. A minimum of 32 hours per week is required, and 38 hours per week is preferred. Practice hours generally run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Intakes are typically 60 minutes and follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes, with administrative time built in midday and at the end of the day. Compensation for experienced PMHNPs is $112,000 for the first three months, followed by $100,000 plus RVUs, anticipated to annualize to $120,000. The position is W-2, full-time, and exempt. Denver Wellness Associates provides billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support, as well as case consultation with colleagues.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner educational program.
- Current PMHNP certification.
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) registration in Colorado, or eligibility to obtain and maintain Colorado licensure and APRN registration.
- Eligibility for and ability to maintain Colorado prescriptive authority within the PMHNP's role and population focus.
- Current DEA registration, or ability to obtain and maintain DEA registration, as required for prescribing controlled substances in Colorado.
- Ability to maintain required credentials, professional liability coverage, and prescribing compliance.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Approximately three years of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, manage, and treat psychiatric patients.
- Provide medication management and patient education, including education related to Spravato, ketamine, TMS, and psychotherapy.
- Coordinate treatment with therapists, physicians, and other care-team members.
- Establish systematic follow-up to evaluate the plan of care, reassess patients, and modify care plans as needed, including initiating referrals and consulting with other healthcare providers.
- Maintain required prescriptive authority, licensure, certifications, credentialing, professional liability coverage, and prescribing compliance.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development.
- Protect patient confidentiality and contribute positively to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Four weeks of PTO
- Eight paid holidays
- Reimbursement for DEA, licensure, and malpractice
- CEU reimbursement of $2,000 per year
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- HSA with employer contribution and FSA options
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources
- Case consultation with colleagues
- Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
- Flexible scheduling
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Job Type
Full-time
