Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Denver Wellness Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Eight holidays

DEA/licensure reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

HSA contribution

Life insurance

Job summary

Denver Wellness Associates is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our Denver team. We value long-term patient relationships, collaborative care, and work-life balance, serving Denver with compassionate mental health services.

The role emphasizes medication management, team collaboration, and a commitment to ongoing education in a growing practice. Onsite at Cherry Creek with flexible scheduling and potential remote day after capacity is reached.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PMHNP program.
• Current PMHNP certification.
• RN license and APRN registration in Colorado or eligibility.
• Colorado prescriptive authority eligibility.
• DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Approximately three years experience preferred; new grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, manage and treat psychiatric patients.
• Provide medication management and education including Spravato, ketamine, TMS, and psychotherapy.
• Coordinate treatment with therapists, physicians, and other care-team members.
• Maintain follow-up and modify care plans; referrals and consultations.
• Maintain required credentials, licensure, certifications, and credentialing.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Protect patient confidentiality within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Establish systematic follow-up and reassess plans as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Prescriptive authority

Education

PMHNP program

Job description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Compensation

Salary + RVU (for experienced NPs: $112,000 - $120,000).

Employment Type

W-2 Full-Time, Exempt

Schedule

Minimum of 32 hours/week. 38 hours/week preferred. Mon - Fri. Either 4, 9 hour days or 5, 8 hour days. Remote day option available upon reaching required patient capacity.

Location

Onsite at Cherry Creek Office (300 S Jackson St, Denver, CO)

Role Summary

We are looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to become part of the Denver Wellness team! Denver Wellness is an organization that strives to provide high-quality, empathetic, and thoughtful patient care. We prioritize team collaboration, education, and work-life balance for our employees. We are a dynamic and growing organization, serving the community of Denver. The ideal candidate desires a longitudinal relationship with their client, an intra-office collaborative community, and a passion for serving the mental health needs of our community.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, manage, and treat psychiatric patients.
• Provide medication management and patient education, including education related to Spravato, ketamine, TMS, and psychotherapy.
• Coordinate treatment with therapists, physicians, and other care-team members.
• Maintain systematic follow-up and modify care plans as appropriate, including referrals and consultations.
• Maintain required prescriptive authority, licensure, certifications, and credentialing.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Protect patient confidentiality and contribute positively to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Establishes systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassesses and modifies the plan, as necessary, including initiation of referrals and consultation with other health care providers as appropriate

Schedule & Work Model

• Either 4, 9 hour days or 5, 8 hour days
• Practice hours generally run from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Appointments are typically 60 minutes for intakes and 30 minutes for follow-ups.
• Administrative time is built in midday and at the end of the day
• One remote workday may be available after reaching 75% capacity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation:
• Experienced PMHNP: $112,000 for the first 3 months and then $100,000 + RVUs (anticipated annualized at $120,000)

Benefits

• Four weeks of PTO
• Eight paid holidays
• Reimbursement for DEA, Licensure and Malpractice.
• CEU reimbursement of $2,000/year
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources
• Case consultation with colleagues
• Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
• Flexible scheduling

Requirements

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner educational program.
• Current PMHNP certification.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) registration in Colorado, or eligibility to obtain and maintain Colorado licensure and APRN registration.
• Eligible for and able to maintain Colorado prescriptive authority within the PMHNP's role and population focus.
• Current DEA registration, or ability to obtain and maintain DEA registration, as required for prescribing controlled substances in Colorado.
• Ability to maintain required credentials, professional liability coverage, and prescribing compliance.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Approximately three years of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome.

About Denver Wellness Associates

Denver Wellness Associates is a comprehensive mental health care practice dedicated to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward lasting well-being. We offer personalized psychiatric services, including medication management, therapy, genetic testing, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Spravato and ketamine-assisted treatments, and ADHD testing, delivered with compassion, collaboration, and a focus on holistic care. With a talented team serving clients across multiple Colorado locations and via telehealth, our mission is to improve access to high-quality mental health services and help every person we work with feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Denver Wellness Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Denver Wellness Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Denver Wellness Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to [e-mail].