PMHI APP Fellow

Job Summary:

University of Colorados APP Fellowship in Child in Adolescent Psychiatry is an optional post-licensure training program for new graduate PMHNPs interested in advanced training in the subspecialty of child and adolescent psychiatry. The Fellowship is 9 months in duration and will occur at the Pediatric Mental Health Institute (PMHI) at Childrens Hospital Colorado in Aurora CO. APP Fellows rotate through six departments within PMHI gaining exposure to patients across a broad range of ages and diagnoses. One month of elective allows APP Fellows to return to a department within PMHI of their choosing while integrating additional clinical experiences outside of PMHI. Learning collaboratively with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Fellows APP Fellows will have one half day per week of didactics from experts in child and adolescent psychiatry. Didactic topics include but are not limited to: advanced pharmacotherapy pharmacogenomics and neuroscience. PMHI APP fellows will have the opportunity to teach and mentor PMHNP students and develop preceptor skills. PMHI APP fellows will complete a capstone experience initiating or supporting quality/process improvement project within PMHI.

Structure and Clinical Rotations

• Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU): 2 months

• Neuropsychiatric Special Care (NSC): 2 months

• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): 2 months

• Emergency Department/Consult Liaison (ED/CL): 1 month

• Eating Disorder Program (EDP): 1 month

• Elective: 1 month

• Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic: One afternoon per week throughout the Fellowship

The elective month will provide PMHI APP fellows the opportunity to receive additional training in the PMHI department of their choosing. The elective month will also include opportunities for interprofessional collaboration and training with PMHI pharmacists nutritionists and specialty therapists including occupational therapy and art therapy.

Key Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Ability to apply and implement evidence-based approaches to care including using evidence-based guidelines for prescriptions and monitoring medications in the pediatric population.

• Able to perform initial psychiatric diagnostic interviews develop and follow through with treatment plans and maintain timely and focused documentation through the electronic medical record.

• Maintain a supervised case load of patients in the various inpatient and outpatient programs during designated rotations.

• Providing preceptor experiences for APRN students with the appropriate experience and certification from the University of Colorado-Anschutz College of Nursing.

• Member of a multidisciplinary setting consisting of physicians family therapists psychologists and trainees.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university serving more than 18000 students. We award nearly 4000 degrees each year including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation award-winning faculty and renowned researchers we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The university receives over $400 million in research awards each addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora Colo. a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denverone of Americas most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic professional community recreational and cultural outlets.

A national leader in health care and life sciences CU Anschutz is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Aurora Colo. it is one of the newest educations research and patient care facilities in the world. With six schools and colleges CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future by blending education research and clinical care all in one place. This strategic collaboration among diverse health care fields allows knowledge to travel directly from the research bench to the patients bedside.Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
• Tax deferred annuity savings option plans (401k 403B 457)
• 10 Days of vacation and sick time
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Graduated from a PMHNP Program accredited by the CCNE ACEN or NLN CNEA

• At applicants start date APRN applicants must possess a Colorado RN license and ANCC Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Prescriptive authority is required.

Track:

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty selected candidates at the Assistant Professor level or higher will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Offices for the Faculty Experience

Ranks of Instructor and Senior Instructor will be on the TTE track and given an opportunity to switch tracks if needed at a later time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience practicing independently in a mental health setting

• History of working with milieu staff

• Preferred prior experience in a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric setting (may include experience as a RN prior to APRN training)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team handle a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to problem solve troubleshoot and think critically

• Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments in integrated care settings to provide short-term psychotherapy interventions health and behavior change and triage for appropriate level of care.

• Strong commitment to inter-professional team-based care in psychiatry and both primary and specialty health settings.

• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.

• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.

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 should be directed to Brandon Fenner at .

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until May 22 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

PMHNP-BC/APN/NP
Instructor Fellow: $78126 annually; $58595 for a 9-month fellowship

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 non-exempt.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: Employment 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 workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

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 COVID-19 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 addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.