Clinical Pharmacy Specialist — Behavioral Health Care

WellPower - All Jobs; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

WellPower in Denver seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to deliver advanced, patient-centered pharmacotherapy and collaborate across behavioral health, diabetes, and chronic disease programs. You will lead medication optimization, CPAs, and integrated care initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes protocol-driven services, education for staff and learners, and ongoing program development within a compassionate, trauma-informed framework.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Advanced clinical training through residency, board certification, certificate programs, diabetes education training, or equivalent clinical experience preferred.
• Board-certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP), Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP), Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), and/or Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) are preferred certifications.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Clinical Care & Consultation: Design and optimize individualized pharmacotherapy plans.
• Conduct complex clinical consultations within area(s) of specialty practice.
• Identify and mitigate medication-related risks, including drug interactions and adverse events, and barriers to adherence.
• Provide timely, evidence-based drug information to providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document clinical recommendations, interventions, and patient outcomes.
• Provide pharmacist-delivered, protocol-driven clinical services under CPAs, including initiating, modifying, and monitoring therapy as authorized.
• Assess, initiate, monitor, and optimize medication regimens and clinical outcomes for patients with behavioral health conditions, diabetes, metabolic disorders, and other chronic disease states as appropriate to specialty area.
• Administer medications and clinical therapies within scope of practice and organizational protocols, including long-acting injectable therapies, immunizations, and other pharmacist-delivered services.
• Apply and interpret statewide and organizational clinical protocols to guide patient care and decision-making.
• Education & Workforce Development: Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and other learners; Provide education to pharmacists, providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams; Act as a clinical resource; Promote evidence-based practice.
• Quality, Safety & Outcomes: Participate in medication safety programs; Support quality improvement initiatives; Contribute to clinical program metrics and cost impact; Utilize data to improve patient care.
• Integrated Pharmacy Practice: Perform pharmacist duties as needed, including prescription verification and dispensing; Support technician workflow; Provide MTM services and immunizations per protocol; Collaborate with care teams for integrated patient care.
• Patient Experience & Equity: Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed care; Provide medication education to support adherence and self-management; Ensure equitable access to medications and services.
• Role Flexibility & Scope: Adapt programs to evolving standards and priorities; Implement new services and care models; Maintain competency in specialty practice areas.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Pharmacotherapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Job description

WellPower in Denver seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to deliver advanced, patient-centered pharmacotherapy and collaborate across behavioral health, diabetes, and chronic disease programs. You will lead medication optimization, CPAs, and integrated care initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes protocol-driven services, education for staff and learners, and ongoing program development within a compassionate, trauma-informed framework.