Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Salary Expectations -$200/hr

Work Location: Fort Collins, CO

• This position is a Hybrid role - working remotely from home and occasionally going into the clinic once a month in Fort Collins, CO

Shift: Part Time -10 hours per week

• Flexible Schedule - working 1 10 hour day or split shifts a few days per week

Job Type /Contract Duration: Contract to Hire

Discipline: Public Health

General Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychiatry to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide direct psychiatric patient care for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Strong understanding of psychiatric disorders, excellent communication skills, and collaboration with healthcare professionals are essential for success in this role

Essential Functions:

• Perform telehealth psychiatric evaluations and management to roughly 6 patients per week on rotation
• Provide direct psychiatric patient care for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures
• Provide consultation and education to community providers.
• Prescribe and manage medications, using an electronic prescribing system.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Consult with local health care providers or behavioral health providers on complex client cases.
• Maintain updated knowledge of, and follow, laws and regulations governing the practice of psychiatry in Colorado.
• Maintain awareness of and support implementation of clinical best practice.
• Document patient encounters, symptoms, medications, treatments, orders, and referrals in the Electronic Medical Records System
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with expertise in mental health assessment, diagnosis, triage, psychiatric medication management, and crisis intervention.
• Experience working with a wide range of patient population (ages 0-18 years old preferred)
• Proficient with technology and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, with preference for ICANotes.
• Education: A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited program in psychiatric mental health nursing.
• Licensure:

• Unrestricted Colorado license and valid DEA number.
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Registration with the state Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).

Benefits

This is a direct hire opportunity and benefits will be offered by our client.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.