PMHI APP Fellow

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401k/retirement

Job summary

University of Colorado’s APP Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry offers a 9‑month, post‑licensure training program for new graduate PMHNPs. The fellowship takes place at PMHI in Aurora, CO, with six department rotations, a month of elective, and weekly didactics.

Fellows will teach and mentor students and complete a capstone project within PMHI. Rotations include IPU, NSC, PHP, ED/CL, EDP, and outpatient psychiatry, with a focus on evidence‑based pharmacotherapy, diagnostic interviews,

Qualifications

• PMHNP program completion with accreditation (CCNE/ACEN/NLN CNEA).
• Colorado RN license required at start date.
• ANCC PMHNP board certification and prescriptive authority required.
• Experience in independent practice and teaching/mentoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply evidence-based approaches to pediatric psychiatric care, including prescriptions and monitoring.
• Perform initial psychiatric interviews, develop treatment plans, and maintain EMR documentation.
• Maintain a supervised caseload across inpatient and outpatient rotations.
• Provide preceptor experiences for APRN students with appropriate Colorado credentials.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, therapists, and trainees.

Skills

Independent

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Interprofessional collaboration

Time management

Education

PMHNP program completion (CCNE/ACEN/NLN CNEA)

Colorado RN license

ANCC PMHNP board certification

Prescriptive authority

Job description

Job Summary:

University of Colorado’s APP Fellowship in Child in Adolescent Psychiatry is an optional, post-licensure training program for new graduate PMHNPs interested in advanced training in the subspecialty of child and adolescent psychiatry. The Fellowship is 9 months in duration and will occur at the Pediatric Mental Health Institute (PMHI) at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO. APP Fellows rotate through six departments within PMHI gaining exposure to patients across a broad range of ages and diagnoses. One month of elective allows APP Fellows to return to a department within PMHI of their choosing while integrating additional clinical experiences outside of PMHI. Learning collaboratively with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Fellows, APP Fellows will have one half day per week of didactics from experts in child and adolescent psychiatry. Didactic topics include but are not limited to: advanced pharmacotherapy, pharmacogenomics, and neuroscience. PMHI APP fellows will have the opportunity to teach and mentor PMHNP students and develop preceptor skills. PMHI APP fellows will complete a capstone experience, initiating or supporting quality/process improvement project within PMHI.

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: PMHI APP Fellow

Job Summary

University of Colorado’s APP Fellowship in Child in Adolescent Psychiatry is an optional, post-licensure training program for new graduate PMHNPs interested in advanced training in the subspecialty of child and adolescent psychiatry. The Fellowship is 9 months in duration and will occur at the Pediatric Mental Health Institute (PMHI) at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO. APP Fellows rotate through six departments within PMHI gaining exposure to patients across a broad range of ages and diagnoses. One month of elective allows APP Fellows to return to a department within PMHI of their choosing while integrating additional clinical experiences outside of PMHI. Learning collaboratively with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Fellows, APP Fellows will have one half day per week of didactics from experts in child and adolescent psychiatry. Didactic topics include but are not limited to: advanced pharmacotherapy, pharmacogenomics, and neuroscience. PMHI APP fellows will have the opportunity to teach and mentor PMHNP students and develop preceptor skills. PMHI APP fellows will complete a capstone experience, initiating or supporting quality/process improvement project within PMHI.

Structure and Clinical Rotations

• Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU): 2 months
• Neuropsychiatric Special Care (NSC): 2 months
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): 2 months
• Emergency Department/Consult Liaison (ED/CL): 1 month
• Eating Disorder Program (EDP): 1 month
• Elective: 1 month
• Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic: One afternoon per week throughout the Fellowship

The elective month will provide PMHI APP fellows the opportunity to receive additional training in the PMHI department of their choosing. The elective month will also include opportunities for interprofessional collaboration and training with PMHI pharmacists, nutritionists, and specialty therapists including occupational therapy and art therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to apply and implement evidence-based approaches to care including using evidence-based guidelines for prescriptions and monitoring medications in the pediatric population.
• Able to perform initial psychiatric diagnostic interviews, develop and follow through with treatment plans, and maintain timely and focused documentation through the electronic medical record.
• Maintain a supervised case load of patients in the various inpatient and outpatient programs during designated rotations.
• Providing preceptor experiences for APRN students with the appropriate experience and certification from the University of Colorado-Anschutz College of Nursing.
• Member of a multidisciplinary setting consisting of physicians, family therapists, psychologists, and trainees.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us

The CU Anschutz Medical Campus is a world‑class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the CU health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth and CHCO - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life‑changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world‑renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Tax deferred annuity savings option plans (401k, 403B, 457)
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Graduated from a PMHNP Program accredited by the CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA
• At applicant’s start date, APRN applicants must possess a Colorado RN license and ANCC Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Prescriptive authority is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience practicing independently in a mental health setting
• History of working with milieu staff
• Preferred prior experience in a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric setting (may include experience as a RN prior to APRN training)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, handle a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot and think critically
• Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments in integrated care settings to provide short‑term psychotherapy interventions, health and behavior change and triage for appropriate level of care.
• Strong commitment to inter‑professional, team‑based care in psychiatry and both primary and specialty health settings.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well‑organized work environment.

Questions should be directed to Mollie Gurley PMHNP-BC and Maura Moran PMHNP-BC at [e-mail]

Screening of Applications Begins

For the May 1, 2027 cohort, application deadline is November 2, 2026.

Virtual Interviews will be held November 6, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

PMHNP-BC/APN/NP

Instructor Fellow: $80,470/annual ($60,352.50/9-month fellowship)

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non‑exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement

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Vaccination Statement

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Job Category

Faculty

Department

U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver

Schedule

Full-time