Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Colorado Springs

Company: Peak Vista Community Health
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Are you passionate about serving an underserved population? Do you believe that everyone should have access to quality healthcare? Do you want to work in a team environment in which everyone is dedicated to this goal? Do you want to go to bed each night, knowing you made a difference in someone's life?

Located in CO Springs, CO, this center provides comprehensive medical care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including but not limited to autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, fragile X, and other genetic conditions. The ideal candidate has an interested in serving this uniquely complex medical population, a high level of disability related cultural competency, and a willingness to think outside the box. The clinic has integrated psychiatric and behavioral health care and a very dedicated and passionate team. Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred. Candidate requires an unrestricted CO medical license and active DEA. Average of 11-12 patients per day.

We are seeking a:

• Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed for adult and pediatric populations.
• Masters level academic preparation, Doctoral degree preferred.
• RXN & DEA required. DEAx preferred.
• Requires three+ years of clinical experience.
  This is a patient facing position.
  
  Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
  
  Compensation (Pay): $119,000 to $130,041.60 based on experience.
  
  * Other compensation may include signing bonuses, rural differentials, and relocation reimbursement.
  
  Benefits:
  
  
  • Medical - Dental - Vision - Life - STD - LTD
  • 403(b) Retirement with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Continuous Medical Education
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Perks Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program
    Summary of Benefits:
    
    * Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol free workplace an an Equal Opportunity Employer.
    
    PVCHC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.comI
    
    In order to protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients, and communities we serve, Peak Vista Community Health Centers (PVCHC) now requires all employees to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 or apply for and be granted a medical and/or religious exemption. For more information on PVCHC's response to COVID-19, please visit our website at
    

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