Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - OP (62101)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 122,595 - 156,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance: Kaiser

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Accrued vacation and sick pay

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is hiring a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their Psychiatric Access Team in Aurora, Colorado. This role involves both in-person and telehealth care, delivering psychiatric assessments and medication management.

Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of psychiatric experience, along with an active Colorado NP license. The position offers flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry.
• Active Colorado NP license in good standing before providing client services.
• Certified as an advanced practitioner by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services including evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Assure clinicians receive appropriate clinical supervision.
• Participate in emergency care and on-call responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of pharmacology

Ability to administer medications and injections

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a full‑time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic Psychiatric Access Team (PAC), providing both telehealth and in‑person care to a diverse community of individuals seeking medication evaluations and ongoing support for psychiatric conditions. In this collaborative, mission‑driven environment, you will deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, and evidence‑based treatment while working alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to equity, resilience, and whole‑person care. This role offers the opportunity to expand your impact through teaching, mentorship, and preceptorship of students and early‑career professionals, as well as supplemental opportunities such as supporting Crisis Stabilization Unit patients. We are looking for experienced, Colorado‑licensed psychiatric prescribers who are passionate about serving adults with mental illness, thrive in team‑based settings, and are dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth.

Salary for this role

Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full‑time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Fewer than 40 hours per week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on years of licensure and company equity.

• Annually: $122,595.20 – $156,145.60

Bilingual Language Differential Pay

Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $3,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’s demonstrated proficiency in the language.

Schedule

We are hiring full‑time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and have flexible schedules including 4‑, and 5‑day workweeks. We have a hybrid work schedule where you can enjoy working remotely 1 day a week.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of patients assigned, on a regular basis, within the State outlined scope of practice.
• Assure clinicians in assigned services receive appropriate clinical supervision, as necessary.
• Work with multidisciplinary staff to evaluate and triage according to level of acuity, as needed.
• Share 24‑hour on‑call responsibilities with other psychiatrists for residential, outpatient and emergency care, as assigned.
• Maintain availability by telephone for face‑to‑face evaluation of emergency patients, as appropriate.
• Provide utilization review of all patients in continuing care to ensure appropriate medical/psychiatric services are received, as needed.
• Attend team and other meetings, as necessary.
• Provide consultation with staff on patient care and difficult cases, as needed.
• Understand and comply with organizational goals around quality, compliance, standards, and policies.
• Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
• Accurately and completely document patient care. Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.
• Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with Prescriptive Authority.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry.
• Colorado Nurse Practitioner Licensure Requirement: Per Colorado BHA regulations, you must hold an active Colorado NP license in good standing before providing any client services. Out‑of‑state multi‑state or compact licenses are not sufficient.
• Certified as an advanced practitioner of nursing by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
• Valid and Current DEA.
• Current knowledge of pharmacology.
• Ability to administer medications and injections.
• Knowledge of diagnoses and theoretical issues related to clinical treatment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn/utilize electronic health record.
• Treatment philosophy consistent with managed care principles.

Required Vaccination And TB Test

At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long‑term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro‑rata basis based on full‑time equivalency)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*
• Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state‑of‑the‑art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well‑being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and its subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion.