Psychiatric NP - Acute Treatment
Listed compensation
$75-$90/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
We’re Excited You’re Here!
Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes? Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities.
At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team!
Employee’s First Approach –
At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it’s imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We’re eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members.
The Perks –
- We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.
- Competitive compensation
- 401K with matching
- Wellness Program
- Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
- Shift differential pay when applicable
- Bilingual stipend pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
- Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
- Healthy Work Life Balance
- Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
About This Role
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at an Acute Treatment Unit is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s Medical Services-MD’s Division. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is under limited supervision, provides psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, and medication management at the Acute Treatment Unit for Adults. Additionally, the PMHNP will have other duties and responsibilities as determined from time to time by the Chief Medical Officer.
Essential Functions
Provide psychiatric assessment, pharmacological management, medication education, treatment planning and psychotherapy.
- Provides crisis intervention, evaluation, and M1 holds, as needed
- Consults with Clinicians, Case Managers, and other program staff and family members of consumers for ongoing clinical needs and treatment plans.
Coordinates and Attends Meetings as Needed
Documents intervention and program activity and maintains accurate and timely clinical records according to Division policies and procedures.
Maintains Confidentiality of Consumer Records
Keeps current on research and state of the art knowledge regarding mental illness, especially psychopharmacology of major mental illness according to prevailing standards from professional organizations and community.
Provides leadership to the treatment team but empowers, supports, and utilizes the skills, experience, and knowledge of non-medical team members
Provides and receives feedback using conflict resolution and problem-solving skills when identifying gaps in program and program planning.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should be board certified or board eligible. Experience relevant to clinical setting with understanding of chronic mental illness, dual diagnosis, mental illness/substance abuse disorders, and adults or children/adolescents.
- Holds Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited medical school
- Licensed in Colorado
- Valid DEA License and BLS Certificate every 2 years
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
- Light to moderate lifting is required,
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
Schedule
8 hr shifts, full time – 7 days on, 7 days off
Salary Information
- $75-$90/hr
- Eligible for $250/month Bilingual Stipend
Application Deadline
- Accepting Applications on an on-going basis.
- So—what do you think?
If you’ve come this far, we’re eager to meet you. At Community Reach Center, our passion-driven culture demands unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your dedication to our consumers and community is paramount as we strive to make a real impact in the mental health space. We are hopeful this role will provide you with the experience to pursue your aspirations while finding fulfillment that keeps you committed to our team indefinitely.
At Community Reach Center, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health outcomes for our consumers & employees.
Community Mental Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning for adults in an acute treatment setting. They also perform crisis interventions and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality clinical care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric NP - Acute Treatment at Community Reach Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,009 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Community Reach Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 4 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$172k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $166k 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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