Job Description

Job Location: Stith Center: 791 Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80011 - Aurora, CO 80011
Position Type: 1 FTE (40hrs/wk, benefited)Education
Level: MSN - Master of Science in Nursing
Salary Range: $122,595.20 - $156,145.60 Salary
Job Shift: Other - answer #6 BelowJoin the Psychiatric Access Team at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) as a full-time Nurse Practitioner and make a meaningful impact delivering compassionate, high-quality psychiatric care to a diverse community. In this role, you’ll provide medication evaluations, psychiatric assessments, and ongoing medication management for patients in Acute Services MAT and Adult Outpatient programs—both via telehealth and in person. You’ll collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, and care coordinators to deliver state-of-the-art mental health and substance use treatment. We’re seeking a licensed Colorado Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a collaborative environment, is passionate about serving diverse populations, and is committed to continuous learning and whole-person care. This position also offers unique opportunities for supplemental pay through Crisis Stabilization Unit coverage, as well as teaching, mentorship, and preceptorship for students and early career professionals. If you value resilience, respect for all individuals, and the opportunity to grow while helping others heal, AMHR is the place for you.
Salary for this role.
Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Fewer than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on years of licensure and company equity.
- Annually, $122,595.20 - $156,145.60
Bilingual Language Differential Pay. Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $3,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee’s demonstrated proficiency in the language.
Schedule: This position is primarily in-person, with some hybrid flexibility based on patient care needs. We offer flexible scheduling options, including either a traditional 5-day, 8-hour workweek (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM) or a 4-day, 10-hour schedule. Depending on operational needs, this role may flex between fully in-person and a hybrid arrangement of 2-3 days on-site per week.
Essential Functions:
- Provide direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of patients assigned, on a regular basis. As within the State outlined scope of practice.
- Assure clinicians in assigned services receive appropriate clinical supervision, as necessary.
- Work with multidisciplinary staff to evaluate and triage according to level of acuity, as needed.
- Share 24-hour on call responsibilities with other psychiatrists for residential, outpatient and emergency care, as assigned.
- Maintain availability by telephone for face-to-face evaluation of emergency patients, as appropriate.
- Provide utilization review of all patients in continuing care to ensure appropriate medical/psychiatric services are received, as needed.
- Attend team and other meetings, as necessary.
- Provide consultation with staff on patient care and difficult cases, as needed.
- Understand and comply with organizational goals around quality, compliance, standards, and policies.
- Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
- Accurately and completely document patient care. Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner
- Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.

QualificationsRequirements:
- Master's degree in Nursing with Prescriptive Authority.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry.
- Colorado Nurse Practitioner Licensure Requirement: Per Colorado BHA regulations, you must hold an active Colorado NP license in good standing before providing any client services. Out-of-state multi-state or compact licenses are not sufficient.
- Certified as an advanced practitioner of nursing by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
- Valid and Current DEA.
- Current knowledge of pharmacology.
- Ability to administer medications and injections.
- Knowledge of diagnoses and theoretical issues related to clinical treatment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn/utilize electronic health record.
- Treatment philosophy consistent with managed care principles.
Required Vaccination and TB Test.
At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.
Benefits:
- Health insurance: Kaiser
- Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
- Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability coverage*
- 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
- Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Short term disability*
*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.
Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.
Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and its subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion.
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