Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/APRN)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/APRN)

Hybrid Position | Conifer, Bailey & Fairplay, Colorado

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/APRN) provides high-quality, compassionate psychiatric care to clients across the lifespan at Conifer Counseling. This role is responsible for psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy, while contributing to a collaborative, team-based care environment.

This position plays a key role in expanding access to care in our rural communities and supporting the development of substance use disorder (SUD) and Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) services.

The PMHNP is a self-directed, clinically strong, and community-minded provider who values simplicity, collaboration, and integrity in care.

This position requires regular in-person availability in our Conifer, Bailey, and Fairplay offices, with flexibility for telehealth services.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Quality of Care

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and medication management


• Deliver supportive psychotherapy as appropriate


• Develop and implement individualized, trauma-informed treatment plans


• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation


• Ensure care meets ethical, legal, and professional standards

Substance Use & MAT Services

• Assess and treat substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions


• Prescribe and manage MAT (including but not limited to buprenorphine, naltrexone, acamprosate)


• Apply harm reduction principles and support clients through recovery


• Contribute to the development and growth of SUD/MAT programming

Collaboration & Team Engagement

• Participate in case consultation, team meetings, and care coordination


• Collaborate with therapists, leadership, and community partners


• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and shared team culture


• Support a cohesive and professional clinical environment

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete required documentation in a timely and accurate manner


• Manage administrative tasks such as prior authorizations and leave paperwork


• Utilize EHR systems effectively and maintain documentation standards


• Participate in quality improvement and practice-wide systems

Direct Client Work Expectations

• Maintain a consistent caseload aligned with practice needs


• Provide a combination of psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy


• Expected to maintain approximately 40 billable services per week in a full-time role , adjusted based on role balance and program needs

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)


• Active Colorado APRN license with prescriptive authority (APN & RXN)


• Active DEA license (or ability to obtain)


• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience


• Experience with medication management and supportive psychotherapy


• Ability to work with a broad range of clients, including co-occurring disorders


• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills


• Commitment to high standards of integrity, ethics, and professional practice


• Willingness to complete administrative responsibilities in alignment with policies


• Proficiency with or willingness to learn EHR systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses


• Experience with MAT (example: buprenorphine, naltrexone, acamprosate)


• Familiarity with withdrawal management and harm reduction frameworks


• Comfort prescribing buprenorphine (X-waiver no longer required)


• Experience with adult and/or child and adolescent populations


• Interest in mentoring or supporting newer clinicians

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, salaried role, averaging 36 hours a week 


• $115,000 – $155,000 annually (W2), depending on experience, licensure, and scope of services provided


• Unlimited Paid time off policy as long as performance is in good standing 


• Wellness stipend


• Flexible scheduling with hybrid work options


• Self-care and professional development opportunities


• Eligibility for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) student loan repayment programs

What Success Looks Like

• Clients receive consistent, high-quality, and compassionate psychiatric care


• Strong collaboration across clinical team and community partners


• Timely, accurate documentation and effective use of systems


• Growth and sustainability of SUD/MAT services


• Positive contributions to team culture and mission

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making mental health care accessible and impactful, and you value both autonomy and collaboration, we encourage you to apply.