Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (40774)

Job Description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - 40774

Faculty

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Psychiatry

Title: Instructor

Working Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position #:00851474 - Requisition #:40774

Job Summary:

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner utilizes nursing arts and sciences, education, medical, psychosocial and cultural theories to facilitate and to provide the delivery of direct clinical care for a high-risk adult population. The position reports to the Assistant Medical Director and is co-supervised by the ARTS Manager of Mental Health Services. The position will provide psychiatric care to the outpatient substance dependent, mentally ill, or co-occurring disordered patients; evaluations, prescription administration and maintenance, and ongoing clinical consultation with the clinical treatment team. This position will also conduct medical evaluations for individuals seeking medication assisted treatment, as well as follow-up medical services. This role works independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide quality patient management, education and continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prescribe medications
• Prescribe or make recommendations for Medication Assisted Treatment
• Clinical practice and administration of psychotherapy
• Consultation
• Education and professional development
• Assess mental health needs of Adult Outpatient Program patients
• Use full scope of therapeutic skills to assess, diagnose and treat patients with disorders or potential for such disorders
• Identify any risk factors for psychiatric disorders
• Blood Draws
• Conduct medical evaluations, which shall include, at minimum, the following:

o Past medical history, past substance abuse history including required opioid use and dependence chronologies, choice of opioid and route of administration.

o Evidence of current physiological dependence; and

o Cardiovascular assessment for the risk of Torsades de Pointe.

• Provide oversight of Nurse Practitioner students.
• Participate and collaborate on grant-funded projects for priority populations, including pregnant women and women with young children.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in the Denver Metro Area, where we have 5 clinics.

Why Join Us:

The ARTS Adult Outpatient Program (AOP) is within the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. ARTS Adult Outpatient clinics provide drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial and pharmacological treatment for adults. Programs in various AOP clinic locations include traditional outpatient and intensive outpatient

therapy, specialty services for clients referred by the criminal justice and probation system, county departments of human services, as well as specialized services for pregnant women, individuals who are living with HIV and gender-responsive services.

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
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• 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.

Instructor:

• 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: Select the credentials that apply

NP/APN:

• Possess valid Nurse Practitioner licensure in Colorado
• Eligible and willing to have Prescriptive Authority, including a valid RXN for Nurse Practitioners
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Mid-Level Exemption (MLE) status from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) or ability to obtain MLE.

Terms of Employment:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Track:

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates at the Assistant Professor level or higher will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs

Ranks of Instructor and Senior Instructor will be on the TTE track and given an opportunity to switch tracks, if needed, at a later time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with clients who are involved with probation, human services, and/or other referral sources.
• Experience working with opioid-dependent, adult clients
• Experience with patient treatment plans and other clinical/medical documentation
• Experience with therapeutic confrontation and structures
• Experience observing, monitoring and intervening in drug/alcohol treatment
• Experience providing collaborative, integrative health care to patients

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medications used to treat substance use and psychiatric conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a varied population of faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Attention to detail, organized
• Experience developing, training and supervising psychology trainees.
• Ability to manage difficult behaviors
• Ability to engage substance dependent clients in treatment
• Ability to comply with established rules, policies and procedures and meet deadlines
• Ability to be open-minded and nonjudgmental
• Ability to develop healthy relationships with clients
• Ability to establish boundaries with clients
• Ability to exercise patient confidentiality and observe HIPAA requirements

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Angela Bonaguidi angela.bonaguidi@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 08/15/2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $104,000 to $120,000

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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category

: Faculty

Primary Location

: Aurora

Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20280 - SOM-PSYCH-ARTS SP/G

Schedule

: Full-time

Posting Date

: Aug 10, 2026

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Angela Bonaguidi

Posting Contact Email: angela.bonaguidi@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number: 00851474