Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP/APN)

This Psychiatry position at University of Colorado is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

University of Colorado lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $130k to $145k annually.

This is approximately 54% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, Crisis Evaluations, Safety Planning, Referral Coordination, Laboratory Monitoring, Consulting, Behavioral Intervention Team. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive initial evaluations for staff, faculty, and students with psychiatric or substance use diagnoses, alongside performing psychiatric medication management follow-up. Key duties include conducting psychiatric crisis evaluations, determining ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement 401(a) Plan, Paid Time Off, Vacation Days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.