Crisis Psychiatric NP – In-Person, Collaborative Care

Aurora, CO; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 131,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance: Kaiser

Dental, vision, and flexible spending

Company paid basic life and AD&D

Long-term disability

403(b) retirement plan with 4% match

Vacation and Sick Pay 12 days each

Floating holiday

10 designated holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary term life insurance

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Crisis Stabilization Unit in Aurora, CO. This in-person role focuses on assessments, medication evaluations, and medication management for patients in crisis, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will work a rotating schedule of four 10-hour shifts, with daytime hours and after-hours coverage supported by a team of providers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with Prescriptive Authority.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry.
• Active Colorado NP license in good standing.
• Board certification as an advanced practice nurse.
• DEA registration and BLS certification preferred/required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric services, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Ensure appropriate clinical supervision for clinicians in assigned services.
• Evaluate and triage patients with varying acuity; coordinate with multidisciplinary staff.
• Maintain after-hours contact availability by telephone for emergencies.
• Review utilization and coordinate ongoing medical/psychiatric care.
• Attend team meetings and consult on complex cases.
• Document patient care accurately and timely; support credentialing and payroll processes.
• Monitor and coordinate care with the care team.

Skills

Prescriptive authority

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

Crisis care experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skill

Education

MSN - Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Crisis Stabilization Unit in Aurora, CO. This in-person role focuses on assessments, medication evaluations, and medication management for patients in crisis, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will work a rotating schedule of four 10-hour shifts, with daytime hours and after-hours coverage supported by a team of providers.