Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Crisis
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
Summary
Join Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) as a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises. In this primarily daytime, in-person role, you will provide psychiatric assessments, medication evaluations, medication management, and substance use treatment services within our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), while partnering closely with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, case managers, and fellow prescribers to deliver comprehensive, recovery-focused care.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Provide direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of patients assigned, on a regular basis.
- 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.
- 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.
Schedule
This is a fully in-person/on-site position working a rotating schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week (4x10), 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The schedule includes a combination of weekday and weekend shifts to ensure continuous clinical coverage.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing with Prescriptive Authority
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (1 year PMHNP residency/fellowship considered in lieu)
- Active Colorado NP license in good standing
- Certified as an advanced practitioner of nursing by the Colorado State Board of Nursing
- Valid and Current DEA
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within 30 days of hire
- 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
- Completion of Crisis Professional Curriculum (OwnPath) within 30 days of hire
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Vacation Pay
- Sick Pay
- Floating Holiday
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
Company overview
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is a comprehensive mental healthcare provider specializing in behavioral health services and substance use disorder treatment. The organization offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions including individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatric services, and crisis intervention programs. As a dedicated mental health facility, they provide evidence-based treatments for various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Their recovery-focused approach integrates clinical expertise with compassionate care to support individuals in achieving mental wellness and sustainable recovery. The organization serves diverse populations through outpatient programs, intensive treatment services, and community-based support systems, emphasizing holistic care that addresses both psychological and social determinants of health. Aurora Mental Health & Recovery plays a vital role in the local healthcare ecosystem by providing accessible mental health services and contributing to community mental health awareness and education initiatives.