Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Physician Assistant - Front Range

Foundry Steamboat; Broomfield, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Education reimbursement

Unlimited PTO (exempt)

Job summary

Foundry Front Range in Colorado seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric care. You will develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, order labs, and educate patients while upholding safety and quality care.

Requires CO PMHNP or PA-C license, BLS, and 2+ years of psychiatry experience; evenings and rotating weekends required in a full-time exempt role with a salary range of $110,000 to $150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Must hold CO PMHNP or PA-C license and be registered with the state medical board.
• Minimum 2+ years PMHNP or psych-PA experience; residential/detox preferred.
• BLS certification required; strong psychiatry background.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric health services, education, counseling, and support.
• Order diagnostics and monitor medications; maintain charts and progress notes.
• Diagnose conditions and prescribe treatments; educate clients and families.

Skills

Patient communication

Leadership

Compassion

HIPAA compliance

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Confidentiality

On-call availability

Education

MS in Nursing

PMHNP/PA-C with PMH emphasis

Colorado license (PMHNP or PA-C)

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Physician Assistant - Front Range

Reports to: Medical Director

Job Category: Salary | Exempt | Full-Time

Salary Range: $110,00 to $150,000 per year (Pay is dependent on applicant's licensure and relevant experience)

Job Site: Foundry Front Range (Broomfield)

Schedule Details: Must be available evenings and rotating weekends

Job Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides patient assessment and diagnosis, formulates treatment plans, prescribes medications, orders laboratory tests, and provides patient education, while maintaining safety standards and delivering consistent quality patient care. This position requires extensive medical knowledgeas well as psychiatry experience.

Education and Experience

• Masters of Science in Nursing, or PA certificate of added qualification with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis, from an accredited college or university.
• Must be licensed in the state of Colorado as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or PA-C and registered with DORA.
• Strong clinical background in psychiatry.
• Must have 2+ years PMHNP or psych-added qualification PA experience, residential and detox experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must have the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with physicians, staff, clients, and families.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to be compassionate to those needing and receiving services.
• Clinical charting and documentation according to JCAHO and BHA standards.
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and patient relations skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.
• Sound medical judgment and decision making skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be adept at quickly learning multiple computer systems and platforms.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s EMR system.
• On-call availability.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care via psychiatric health services, education, counseling, and emotional support with compassion.
• Order appropriate diagnostics, including bloodwork to monitor psychotropic medication levels.
• Diagnose conditions.
• Prescribe treatments, including medication.
• Educate clients and their families.
• Consult physicians as appropriate.
• Ensure that all client care is delivered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Maintain documentation of services including service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and other required information.
• Collaborate with Medical Providers, Director of Operations, and Clinical Director to create and implement standard-of-care guidelines.
• Complete detox admission/discharge summary and RTC/PHP discharge summary as indicated by level of care.
• Ensure compliance with JCAHO, local, state, and federal policies and regulations, including accurate recordkeeping.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working/typing on a computer.
• Climbing stairs, walking, bending, reaching, sitting, standing, using hands, see, talk, hear.
• Exposure to a medical and clinical environment.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.
• Driving in all weather conditions.

Benefits & Perks

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance*
• Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage*
• Voluntary Term Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly wellness reimbursement*

Financial

• Competitive salary
• Employee recognition and rewards programs
• Employee referral incentive program
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Work/Life Perks

• Professional growth and development
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Unlimited paid time off (exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid time off policy (non-exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)

*Full-time employees

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.