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Bright Futures Psychiatry
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Onsite Outpatient PMHNP

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$115k-$140k

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

What You’ll Do

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat common, acute psychiatric problems, illness, and crises.
  • Provides psychopharmacologic management.
  • Provides supportive psychotherapy.
  • Documents in AdvancedMD EHR within 72 hours from time of service.
  • Maintains workstations, client rooms, and examination areas in a manner consistent with OSHA standards and Universal Precautions procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with clinical documentation standards, maintaining timely and accurate records in the EHR.

Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stays abreast of current technologies and practices.

Maintain all applicable certifications (i. e. DEA, CO RN, APRN, and RXN, BLS).

Apply safety principles as per organizational policies and procedures.

Ensures compliance with legal issues- including but not limited to client confidentiality and risk management according to federal, state, and local regulations.

Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in client flow, acuity, and other operation demands while maintaining quality high-quality care delivery.

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills with all team members and assist as needed to ensure a smooth operation.
  • Schedule client appointments and manage the client flow within the office.
  • Maintain accurate office and department records.
  • Utilize EHR, phone systems, and other necessary technology tools to enhance clinic operations.

Other Duties

  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • Be punctual and reliable, showing commitment to working as part of a team.
  • Assist team members and the office as needed, offering flexibility in support of colleagues.
  • Must possess good judgment, attention to detail, and ability to make sound decisions.
  • Strong organizational skills and flexibility to handle shifting priorities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Frequently required to stand.
  • Frequently required to walk.
  • Frequently required to sit or utilize a combination of sit/stand workstations.
  • Frequent use of hand and finger dexterity.
  • Occasionally required to balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
  • Continuous verbal communication and auditory tasks.
  • Occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
  • Moderate noise levels in the work environment.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
  • Equipment used: Computers, copiers, and other standard office devices.

What We’re Looking For

  • Required
  • Active and clear Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Colorado
  • Active DEA license in the state of Colorado
  • Willing to work with our Clinical Support team to handle a variety of PMHNP needs
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
  • Good judgment, detail-oriented, and highly organized with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Basic Life Support (current AHA Provider Certification) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
  • Preferred
  • Experience in an Outpatient Mental Health Office
  • Experience Working Within an EHR

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay Rate: $114,649.60-$140,150.40 annually (based on experience)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (company covers a very generous portion)
  • 401(k) with 5% employer match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Student Loan Reimbursement Program
  • Continuing Education Fund
  • Bonus Program

Join a team that values excellence, collaboration, and client care. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment, apply today! To apply, please submit your application through the job posting where you found this role or visit: https://www.brightfuturespsychiatry.com/careers

Key Responsibilities

The PMHNP will diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions, provide psychopharmacologic management, and conduct supportive psychotherapy. Additionally, they are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation in the EHR and ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner license and a DEA license in the state of Colorado. A current AHA Basic Life Support certification is also required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

EHR managementPatient assessmentCrisis interventionTime managementPatient confidentialityBLS certificationPsychiatric diagnosisInterpersonal skills

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 48% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$127k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Colorado Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Colorado Springs, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Bright Futures Psychiatry

Mental Health Care
Colorado Springs, Colorado
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with 5% match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Student Loan Reimbursement