Clinical Admissions Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health Impact

Erc8585757Pathlight53T353; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ERC Pathlight in the United States seeks a Clinical Admissions Nurse Practitioner to apply advanced clinical knowledge to evaluate admissions, determine level of care, and recommend services for individuals seeking treatment.

As a licensed clinical professional, you will perform comprehensive assessments, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and document decisions in electronic systems to ensure safe, timely placement.

Qualifications

• Graduate Degree—Master's degree required for APRN/PA licensure.
• Active, unrestricted APRN/PA/RN license.
• Identify and prioritize critical information to support decision‑making.
• Balance risk with business objectives and operational effectiveness.
• Cross-functional collaboration and independent decision making.
• Cognitive flexibility in changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate admissions referrals to determine clinical appropriateness and level of care.
• Synthesize behavioral health, medical, psychosocial data to recommend admissions.
• Assess medical necessity and patient safety to support treatment recommendations.
• Exercise independent professional discretion per standards and payer guidelines.
• Identify high‑risk cases and escalate with comprehensive recommendations.
• Document admission decisions clearly to support clinical rationale.
• Approve admissions when criteria are met.
• Maintain complete clinical documentation in UPR, ChartKeeper, Salesforce, NOVA.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree (APRN/PA)

Job description

ERC Pathlight in the United States seeks a Clinical Admissions Nurse Practitioner to apply advanced clinical knowledge to evaluate admissions, determine level of care, and recommend services for individuals seeking treatment.

As a licensed clinical professional, you will perform comprehensive assessments, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and document decisions in electronic systems to ensure safe, timely placement.