University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Psychiatry
Title: Instructor
Working Title: PsychiatricNurse Practitioner
Position #:00851474 – Requisition #:40774
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner utilizes nursing arts and sciences, education,medical,psychosocialandculturaltheoriestofacilitateandtoprovidethe 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
·PrescribeormakerecommendationsforMedicationAssisted Treatment
·Clinicalpracticeandadministrationof psychotherapy
·Consultation
·Educationandprofessional development
·AssessmentalhealthneedsofAdultOutpatientProgram patients
·Usefullscopeoftherapeuticskillstoassess,diagnoseandtreatpatientswith disorders or potential for such disorders
·Identifyanyriskfactorsforpsychiatric disorders
·Blood Draws
·Conductmedicalevaluations,whichshallinclude,atminimum,the following:
oPastmedicalhistory,pastsubstanceabusehistoryincludingrequiredopioid use and dependence chronologies, choice of opioid and route of administration.
oEvidenceofcurrentphysiologicaldependence; and
oCardiovascularassessmentfortheriskofTorsadesde Pointe.
·ProvideoversightofNursePractitioner students.
·Participateandcollaborateongrant-fundedprojectsforprioritypopulations, including pregnant women and women with young children.
·Otherdutiesas 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, DepartmentofPsychiatry.ARTSAdultOutpatient clinicsprovidedrugandalcohol assessment, psychosocial and pharmacological treatmentfor adults. Programsin various AOP clinic locations include traditional outpatient and intensive outpatient
therapy,specialtyservicesforclientsreferredbythecriminaljusticeand probation system,countydepartmentsofhumanservices,aswellasspecializedservicesfor pregnant women, individuals who are living with HIV and gender-responsive services.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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:
·1-3yearsofrelatedclinicalexperienceatrankorequivalent experience.
·Minimumdegreequalifications:Selectthecredentialsthat apply
NP/APN:
·PossessvalidNursePractitioner licensurein Colorado
·EligibleandwillingtohavePrescriptiveAuthority, including a valid RXN for Nurse Practitioners
·BasicLifeSupport(BLS) certification
·Current Mid-LevelExemption (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:
·Experienceworkingwithclientswhoareinvolvedwithprobation,human services, and/or other referral sources.
·Experienceworkingwithopioid-dependent,adult clients
·Experiencewithpatienttreatmentplansandotherclinical/medical documentation
·Experiencewiththerapeuticconfrontationand structures
·Experienceobserving,monitoringandinterveningindrug/alcohol treatment
·Experienceprovidingcollaborative,integrativehealthcareto patients
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
·Knowledgeofmedicationsusedtotreatsubstance 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: AngelaBonaguidi 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:
Thesalaryrange( orhiringrange)forthispositionhasbeenestablished at $104,000to $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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program
