Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Crisis

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery•Aurora, CO

2d•$130,500 - $167,040•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is hiring a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric and substance use care in its Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The role includes psychiatric assessments, medication evaluations and management, and substance use treatment, delivered in collaboration with nurses, therapists, case managers, and other prescribers. When CSU census allows, the provider also supports the Psychiatric Access Clinic. A team of psychiatric providers ensures after-hours coverage. This is a fully in-person position on a rotating schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including a combination of weekday and weekend shifts. The schedule is arranged equitably with the other full-time providers and PRN staff by the medical director. Candidates must be flexible and available for assigned shifts. The posted annual salary is $130,500–$167,040 for 1.0 FTE; pay is based on years of licensure and company equity, and is prorated for fewer than 40 hours per week. AMHR describes its mission as delivering state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery. Its vision is to foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care. Its stated values include passionate caring, rising to the challenge, honoring and respecting all persons, believing in resilience, putting clients and community first, and commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing with Prescriptive Authority.
At least 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry; a 1-year PMHNP residency or fellowship may be considered in lieu of 2 years of experience.
Active Colorado Nurse Practitioner license in good standing before providing client services; out-of-state multi-state or compact licenses are not sufficient.
Certification as an advanced practitioner of nursing by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
Valid and current DEA registration.
Must receive an annual influenza vaccination and provide a negative TB test result before the first day of work; medical and religious exemptions may be requested.
Flexible availability for assigned rotating shifts, including weekday and weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Crisis Professional Curriculum (OwnPath) before hire; if not completed before hire, it must be completed within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Current knowledge of pharmacology.
Ability to administer medications and injections.
Knowledge of diagnoses and theoretical issues related to clinical treatment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn and use an electronic health record.
Treatment philosophy consistent with managed care principles.
Experience in crisis care or interest in developing crisis-care expertise.

Responsibilities

Provide direct psychiatric services, including comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of assigned patients, consistent with the state scope of practice.
Provide appropriate clinical supervision to clinicians in assigned services, as necessary.
Work with multidisciplinary staff to evaluate and triage patients according to acuity, as needed.
Remain available by telephone for face-to-face evaluation of emergency patients, as appropriate.
Provide utilization review of patients in continuing care to ensure they receive appropriate medical and psychiatric services, as needed.
Attend team and other meetings, as necessary.
Consult with staff regarding patient care and difficult cases, as needed.
Understand and comply with organizational goals, quality requirements, compliance standards, and policies.
Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
Document patient care accurately and completely.
Provide information to credentialing, payroll, and other relevant functions in a timely manner.
Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with other members of the care team.
Provide psychiatric assessments, medication evaluations, medication management, and substance use treatment services in the Crisis Stabilization Unit.
Support the Psychiatric Access Clinic when CSU census allows.

Benefits

Kaiser health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
403(b) retirement plan with immediate 100% vesting and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment.
Accrued vacation pay up to 12 days per year.
Accrued sick pay up to 12 days per year.
One floating holiday.
Ten designated company holidays each year; employees in 24/7 programs or facilities scheduled to work on a holiday receive regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary term life insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Benefits eligibility for employees working 30 hours per week or more.