Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Physician Assistant - Front Range

Foundry Treatment Center Steamboat; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Wellness reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Foundry Front Range in Colorado is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, with an emphasis on safety and quality patient care.

The role requires Colorado licensure (PMHNP or PA-C) and DORA registration, 2+ years of PMHNP/psychiatric PA experience, and BLS. Evening and rotating weekend availability are required.

Qualifications

• Masters of Science in Nursing or PA certificate with a Psychiatry/Mental Health emphasis from an accredited college.
• Must be licensed in Colorado as a PMHNP or PA-C and registered with DORA.
• 2+ years PMHNP or psych-added qualification PA experience; residential and detox experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric health services, education, counseling, and emotional support.
• Order diagnostics and labs, monitor psychotropic medication levels.
• Diagnose conditions and prescribe treatments, including medications.
• Educate clients and families about conditions and treatment plans.
• Maintain documentation of services per JCAHO and BHA standards.
• Collaborate with Medical Providers and Directors to implement standard-of-care guidelines.
• Complete detox admission/discharge and RTC/PHP discharge summaries as indicated.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Clinical documentation

On-call availability

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSN

PA-C with PMH emphasis

BLS certification

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job 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 knowledge as 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 communication 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.

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