Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our multidisciplinary mental health team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for diverse patient populations. Your expertise will help improve mental health outcomes through evidence-based practices, patient-centered care, and innovative treatment modalities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Duties

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including patient history, mental status examinations, and physiological evaluations to inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications with careful consideration of patient needs, potential side effects, and drug interactions.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic and eClinicalWorks to document clinical encounters accurately and efficiently.
• Provide telehealth services to expand access to mental health care for remote or underserved populations.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to develop integrated treatment strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
• Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and coping strategies.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives related to psychopharmacology or behavioral health interventions to advance evidence-based practices.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensure confidentiality of all patient information throughout the care process.

Experience

• Valid certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with current Colorado state licensure.
• Has DEA Lic. and or eligible to obtain
• Demonstrated experience in behavioral health settings with exposure to diverse populations including children, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities, or those in assisted living or nursing home environments.
• Proficiency in using EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for documentation and clinical workflows.
• Experience with telehealth platforms and delivering remote psychiatric services is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology principles including medication management for anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments involving vital signs measurement.

Work environment and schedule- This is primarily an in person role. There is some flexibility to work remote occasionally. Contractor level autonomy while scheduling within practice guidelines. Must carry general liability insurance of 1,000,000/3,000,000.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80231