Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; NP​/APN

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP/APN)

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Department of Psychiatry, Division of Community Population and Public Mental Health

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP/APN)

Position # – Requisition #39032

Location: Auraria Campus, Denver, Colorado (Onsite)

• Complete comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations for staff/faculty/students with psychiatric and/or substance use diagnoses.
• Provide psychiatric medication management follow‑up.
• Perform psychiatric crisis evaluations, determine appropriate level of care, develop safety plan, refer to higher level of care if indicated, initiate M1 hold if appropriate.
• Refer to and coordinate with specialists within the community if indicated.
• Order appropriate laboratory monitoring for medication management and diagnostic clarification.
• Serve as a consulting member of MSU Denver, UC Denver or Community College of Denver CARE/BIT (Behavioral Intervention Team).
• Collaborate with The Health Center at Auraria integrated medical care providers including primary care, women's health and a registered dietitian.
• Coordinate care with campus therapists and case managers, off‑campus therapists, psychiatric providers (if patient is hospitalized, in PHP or IOP).
• Provide mental health education to students, staff and faculty through written information and presentations.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor to university students.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (max 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited max 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

Minimum Qualifications – Instructor

• 0‑3 years of clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• NP/APN degree.
• Colorado Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with PMHNP‑BC or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
• RXN in the State of Colorado with active DEA certificate license or eligibility to obtain upon hire with no restrictions.
• ANCC or equivalent board certification.

Minimum Qualifications – Senior Instructor

• 3+ years of clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• NP/APN degree.
• Colorado Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with PMHNP‑BC or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
• RXN in the State of Colorado with active DEA certificate license or eligibility to obtain upon hire with no restrictions.
• ANCC or equivalent board certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical practice.
• Experience working with populations that have experienced domestic abuse, sexual trauma, or related women's health.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of clients, faculty, staff and students.
• Needs to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge, experience, and ability to manage complex information and computer systems.

Starting salary range: $130,000‑$145,000 (Instructor) or $140,000‑$150,000 (Senior Instructor).

Screening of applications begins 03/01/2026.

The University of Colorado 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. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.