Colorado Nonprofit Association

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will create, develop, and implement this exciting new position.  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse will possess a strong background in mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients across the lifespan. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to our patients. Fosters a culture of client and family-centered care, service, quality, and safety excellence, to best exemplify a positive client experience.

Salary Range: $108,000 – $144,000 – $180,000 

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter with their resume.  Tell us why this position is right for you!

Must be a Colorado resident.

Responsibilities:

• Create, develop, and implement the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position under the supervision of the Director of Mental Health. 
• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including patient history, mental status examination, and risk assessment.
• Diagnose and formulate treatment plans for patients with various mental health disorders.
• Prescribe and manage appropriate psychotropic medications, monitor medication effectiveness, and adjust dosages as needed.
• Coordinate Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies when needed.
• Develop and implement holistic treatment plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals internal/external to the organization in the best interest of client care.
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, potential side effects of medications, and coping strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards of care in accordance with organizational standards.
• Stay current with developments in psychiatric and mental health research, treatment modalities, and pharmacology.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Adhere to relevant legal and ethical standards, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and professional boundaries.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and open communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Education:  

• BSN, master’s degree in nursing preferred.

Experience: 

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a relevant clinical setting with an understanding of psychiatric services specific to health and psychological assessment, clinical diagnosis, pharmacology, and direct consumer services.
• Previous program implementation experience is a plus.

Other:  

• Nurse Practitioner Licensed in Colorado or Registered as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Colorado. 
• MUST have prescriptive authority in Colorado in good standing.
• Must be a Colorado resident. 

 COVID-19 considerations: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions.

Agency Overview: JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need – regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.

Founded over 150 years ago, we currently offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services all from one organization. We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.

We are very proud of our work culture, including recently completing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion assessment. JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 21 paid holidays and a generous leave program. JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

We are very proud of our work culture, including recently completing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion assessment. JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 21 paid holidays and a generous leave program. JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.