Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Colorado

Be part of a mission-driven company, rapidly expanding access to innovative mental healthcare solutions.

$160,000 - $200,000 a year

Full-time

4x10 | 10 hour shift

Novamind is pioneering the next generation of mental wellness. We believe in fostering profound healing and personal growth by integrating innovative, evidence-based therapies with comprehensive, human-centered care. Our mission is to make transformative treatments accessible to all who can benefit, creating a new standard for treating conditions like treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Our flagship center is the foundation of this mission.

Join us in shaping the future of healing.

As a Lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at Novamind, you will be a foundational member of our compassionate, patient-centered team. This is more than a clinical role; it’s an opportunity to build and lead from the ground up. You will take on a critical clinical leadership position that blends expert patient care with team mentorship and operational oversight. This is a unique chance to thrive in a dynamic, supportive startup environment and make a lasting impact on the future of psychiatric care in our clinic.

We are seeking a motivated, empathetic, and experienced Psychiatric APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our flagship center. In this full-time, in-person role, you will serve as the on-site clinical lead, responsible for delivering exceptional patient care during ketamine and esketamine treatments while steering the daily operations and development of our multidisciplinary clinical team.

• Full-Time, 30-40 hours per week
• Option to do four 10-hour shifts per week, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Clinical Leadership & Patient Care:

• Clinical Decision-Making:Serve as the primary clinical point-person for medical concerns (e.g., hypertension, nausea), determining PRN medication needs and adjusting ketamine/esketamine dosing in collaboration with our medical leadership.
• Direct Patient Care:Administer Spravato, (TMS, med management, therapy as future services), monitor patients during treatment, and provide expert clinical care and emotional support throughout their journey.
• Operational Excellence
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  Liaise with the Clinic Director to ensure safe staffing levels, smooth daily operations, and an optimal patient experience.
• Mentorship & Culture
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  Foster a collegial, warm, and supportive clinical environment. Provide mentorship and support to clinical staff, encouraging professional growth and a collaborative team spirit.
• Patient Journey Oversight
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  Support real-time decisions regarding patient care plans, from intake and treatment to follow-up and integration.

• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP/PMHNP) or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP preferred) or Physician Assistant in the state of CO.
• Current DEA registration with prescriptive authority for controlled substances.
• Significant experience in a psychiatric setting is required; familiarity with mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in a clinical leadership, supervisory, or team lead role.
• Comfort and professionalism in discussing psychedelic treatments and related therapeutic frameworks.
• Excellent clinical assessment, crisis management, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and standard office technology.
• Experience with ketamine, esketamine, or other psychedelic-assisted therapies is a plus, but not required.