Psychiatry APP for School Based Clinics at Denver Health | PMHNP Hiring | PMHNP Hiring
Psychiatry APP for School Based Clinics at Denver Health
Psychiatry APP for School Based Clinics
Denver Health·Administrative Offices - 601 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
In-Person
$128k-$143k/yr
Quick Overview
Denver Health is hiring a Psychiatry APP for School Based Clinics in Administrative Offices - 601 Broadway, Denver, CO with a in-person work arrangement. The compensation range is $128k-$143k/yr. The average PMHNP salary in Colorado is $0K/year. Denver Health currently has 2 open PMHNP positions on our platform.
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Psychiatry APP for School Based Clinics to join our team!
We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
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About this role
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We are recruiting for a mission-driven Psychiatry APP for School Based Clinics to join our team!
We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Under minimal supervision provides psychiatric care as a nurse practitioner or a physicians' assistant. Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. Performs testing, referral to physicians as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative support functions as needed.
Essential Functions:
•Patient Care
•Monitors and evaluates the psychiatric condition of each patient and in collaboration with the psychiatrist and other disciplines and standards of care, or by applying appropriate protocols, makes decisions regarding treatment changes. Refers patient to specialized services as needed. Determines and assesses the mental health status of patients by reviewing records and obtaining comprehensive behavioral health histories. Gathers history from patient, providers, and family/significant others as needed. Analyzes assessment data in order to formulate a unique plan of care through identified needs. Relates assessment findings to multidisciplinary team as appropriate. Identifies and reports any abnormalities in assessment data. Performs best practices and maintains HIPAA compliance. Orders and prescribes appropriate medications in accordance with pharmaceutical guidelines and standards and within the limits of the appropriate statutory limitations or refers patient to a caregiver in a specialty area. Initiates, performs, or directs other health care professionals to perform screenings and diagnostic tests.
About Denver Health
Denver Health is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
•Orders initial and/or routine laboratory tests and follows up on results, orders additional tests or refers patient to appropriate provider.
(50%)
•Administrative and Documentation
•Completes required documentation legibly, thoroughly and in a timely manner. Documentation is complete, concise and reflects care given. Prepares and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records. Participates in the clinical education of healthcare students and new staff. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reviewing current literature, and attending in-service meetings and workshops.
•Collaborates with other health care professionals in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individuals, collaborates with Risk Management to resolve identified and potential problems and ensures proper reporting of events as dictated by policy. Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. Adheres to, complies with and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health. Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient’s care.
•Has regular and predictable attendance.
•Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to whom care/service is being provided. Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.
•Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards.
- Supports continuous quality improvement and Denver Health as a Learning Health System
(50%)
Education:
•Master's Degree For RN's, Masters degree from an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program Required and
•Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program For RN's, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Required or
•Master's Degree For PA's, Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program Required and
•Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program For PA's, Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam Required and
•Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program For PA's, a Certificate of Added Qualification in Psychiatry Required
Work Experience:
•1-3 years related clinical experience preferred.
Licenses:
•NP-Nurse Practitioner - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required or
•PA-Physician Assistant - State Medical Board Required and
•BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
•DEAREG-DEA Registration - DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•Knowledgeable and compliant with all regulatory standards, including specialty level requirements.
•Knowledge of major concepts, principles and theories related to substance abuse and psychiatric disease processes.
•Skill in utilizing the principles and practices of effective communication to elicit pertinent history from patients and negotiate problem solving.
•Skill in performing patient assessments, formulating treatment plans for patients.
•Knowledge of appropriate administration and prescription of psychiatric medications.
•Knowledge of individual and group dynamics and treatment methods to assist patient in achieving goals.
•Skill in preparing written reports, medical records, and other documentation.
•Ability to be actively involved in multidisciplinary teams relevant to quality improvement.
•Ability to serve as a consultant to resolve/discuss ethical issues.
•Ability to use computers and computer systems.
•Ability to drive to different DH locations may be required in this position.
•A valid driver’s license is required.
•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Shift
Days (United States of America)
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$128,000.00 - $143,200.00 / yr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
•Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration for all ambulatory providers!
•Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
•100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
•Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
•Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
•Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
•Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
•Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
•Tuition reimbursement & assistance
•Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
•Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
•Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
•National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
