Faculty
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Psychiatry
Title: Instructor
Working Title: Psychiatric
Nurse Practitioner
Position #:00851474 - Requisition #:40774
Job Summary:
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:
o
Pastmedicalhistory,pastsubstanceabusehistoryincludingrequiredopioid use and dependence chronologies, choice of opioid and route of
administration.
o
Evidenceofcurrentphysiologicaldependence;
and
o
CardiovascularassessmentfortheriskofTorsadesde
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:
Tyler Cole,
TYLER.COYLE@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 11/1/2026. 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 (
) 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
