Open Rank - Advanced Practice Provider NP PA

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Psychiatry

Job Title:Open Rank Advanced Practice Provider (NP PA)

Position # : Requisition #32457

Job Summary:

The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a 516bed acute care psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient behavioral health services for adults adolescents and geriatric patients. CMHHIP is a forensic hospital that serves individuals with pending criminal charges who require evaluations of competency individuals who have been found to be incompetent to proceed (restoration treatment) and individuals found to be not guilty by reason of insanity by Colorados criminal courts.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) diagnoses and treats patients with mental emotional and behavioral disorders under the general supervision of or in collaboration with a staff psychiatrist. Psychiatric providers employed by the University of Colorado to provide care to patient in CMHHIP shall be responsible for offering professional psychiatric services to patients in compliance with CMHHIP Clinical Services and mental health guidelines to include psychiatric assessment of patients mental health needs prescription and management of psychiatric medicine clinical management of patients with mental illness consultation with other staff regarding the mental health needs of patients provision of training to ancillary staff regarding psychiatric needs and issues and assisting in the care of patients presenting with psychiatric crises or emergencies.

This position is considered open rank based on number of hours worked.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides medical assessment diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs preadmission screening of patients being referred by outside agencies; admission health assessments and writes admission orders.
• Evaluates and treats patients scheduled for medical clinic. Performs annual health assessments. Performs urgent evaluations and treats unscheduled patients in medical clinical or on patients unit and arranges disposition.
• Works with various members of the psychiatry treatment team to engage the patient in the treatment of their medical illnesses. Collaborates with other members of the medical staff and outside consulting physicians in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Refers patients to other medical providers and/or hospitals as necessary.
• Communicates effectively with team members and other hospital staff.
• Follows proper documentation policies including medical necessity for patient treatments. Remains uptodate with documentation as described in policy.
• Provides staff education instruction and mentoring. Serves on various committees to assist the hospital in its mission and goals.
• Responds to medical emergencies and code zeros within the hospital while on duty.

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Pueblo CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a worldclass medical destination at the forefront of transformative science medicine education and patient care.

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCDSOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care conducts groundbreaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders provides ready access to state oftheart mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote wellbeing among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance life insurance retirement plans tuition benefits ECO pass paid time off vacation sick and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available please visit: Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Senior Instructor Senior Clinical Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Sr. Instructor:

• Current Colorado NP PMHNP PA license
• Experience working in Psychiatry

Sr. Clinical Instructor:

• Current Colorado NP PMHNP PA license
• Experience working in Psychiatry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Forensic populations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge regarding clinical research regulations and principles of ethical conduct.
• Knowledge experience and ability to manage complex information and computer systems.

How to Apply:

For full consideration please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at

Questions should be directed to: Viki Manley .

Screening of Applications Begins:

This is an openended posting used to recruit multiple candidates throughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is an opening.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Sr. Instructor: $136660$140760.

Sr. Clinical Instructor: $136660$140760 (annual salary prorated based on FTE).

The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is nonexempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.