Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - OP (62101)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery•Aurora, CO

13d•$122,595 - $156,146•Hybrid

About The Position

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic Psychiatric Access Team (PAC), providing both telehealth and in-person care to a diverse community of individuals seeking medication evaluations and ongoing support for psychiatric conditions. In this collaborative, mission-driven environment, you will deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, and evidence-based treatment while working alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to equity, resilience, and whole-person care. This role offers the opportunity to expand your impact through teaching, mentorship, and preceptorship of students and early-career professionals, as well as supplemental opportunities such as supporting Crisis Stabilization Unit patients. We are looking for experienced, Colorado-licensed psychiatric prescribers who are passionate about serving adults with mental illness, thrive in team-based settings, and are dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth. If you are driven to provide compassionate, high-quality care and want to be part of an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and respect for all individuals, we invite you to join AMHR and make a meaningful difference.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing with Prescriptive Authority.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry.
Colorado Nurse Practitioner Licensure Requirement: Per Colorado BHA regulations, you must hold an active Colorado NP license in good standing before providing any client services. Out-of-state multi-state or compact licenses are not sufficient.
Certified as an advanced practitioner of nursing by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
Valid and Current DEA.
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/utilize electronic health record.
Treatment philosophy consistent with managed care principles.
Required Vaccination and TB Test. At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $3,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’s demonstrated proficiency in the language.

Responsibilities

Provide direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of patients assigned, on a regular basis.
As within the State outlined scope of practice.
Assure clinicians in assigned services receive appropriate clinical supervision, as necessary.
Work with multidisciplinary staff to evaluate and triage according to level of acuity, as needed.
Share 24-hour on call responsibilities with other psychiatrists for residential, outpatient and emergency care, as assigned.
Maintain availability by telephone for face-to-face evaluation of emergency patients, as appropriate.
Provide utilization review of all patients in continuing care to ensure appropriate medical/psychiatric services are received, as needed.
Attend team and other meetings, as necessary.
Provide consultation with staff on patient care and difficult cases, as needed.
Understand and comply with organizational goals around quality, compliance, standards, and policies.
Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
Accurately and completely document patient care.
Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner
Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.

Benefits

Health insurance: Kaiser
Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short term disability
Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more