Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

The CSU Health Network is recruiting for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant.

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!” The CSU Health Network is every student’s home for health and well-being at Colorado State University. We are committed to care of body and mind to help students succeed in college and life.

Job Description
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Physician Assistant provides outpatient adult and occasionally adolescent psychiatric evaluations, medication management and brief psychotherapy. Responsible for psychiatric assessments and management, ordering and interpreting tests and documenting in the electronic health record. Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment plans accordingly. Institutes emergency hospitalizations for patients in crisis for their safety and stabilization when needed. Refers patients to community providers when needed. Provides tele psychiatry services through video/phone conferencing.

This is a regular, 12-month position, working 32-40 hours per week, and is benefits eligible. The number of hours will be identified and a regular schedule established. The full-time annualized salary will be prorated based upon a 32-40 hours per week work schedule. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position reports directly to the Director of Psychiatry Services.

Highlights

• Work/Life Balance. This position provides services between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, with NO evenings, on-call or weekends, providing attractive work schedules and a strong work/life benefits for staff.
• Relocation Assistance Available. Assistance with reasonable relocation and moving expenses up to $2,500, in accordance with applicable policy.
• Malpractice Insurance. As a State of Colorado employee, staff are covered for liability under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA).
• Federal Narcotics License (DEA registration). Fee is waived for a State of Colorado employee.
• CME. A fiscal year allocation of $1,500 based on full-time equivalency and 5 days of paid leave for CME.
• Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team. We offer a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment. Staff at the CSU Health Network are supported by a full range of services for students, including laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychiatry, medical services, dental, optometry, and nutrition services on site, behavioral health and integrated care with counseling staff enhances the treatment of students with behavioral health concerns.
• Commitment to Campus. CSU’s Commitment to Campus encompasses a wide range of programs, discounts, and special benefits available to CSU faculty staff (https://commitmenttocampus.colostate.edu/).
• Tuition Scholarship for Eligible Family Members. Eligible family members of CSU staff may qualify for a 50 percent tuition discount.
• Paid time off includes 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, annually. CSU recognizes the importance of supporting its employees as they balance their career, personal and family life. It is important for employees to be able to recharge and take the time they need to improve their overall productivity and health.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Since CSU is a public service employer, employees may be eligible for PSLF. This program forgives student loan debt for individuals working full-time in the public service sector.

Compensation
The salary is $115,000- 130,000; The full-time annualized salary will be prorated based upon a 32-40 hours per week work schedule. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Colorado State University provides generous leave, robust benefits package and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/. For more detail about our health and welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub at https://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/ and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

Application Instructions
For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

For instructions on how to apply, see https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/154635.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.