Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Location: Denver, CO | Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

About the role

We are seeking a motivated, empathetic, and experienced Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP)-either a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)-to join our flagship outpatient treatment center in Denver. The ideal candidate will have significant psychiatric experience and a strong interest in innovative mental health treatments. This provider will serve as an on-site clinical lead, delivering patient-centered care during ketamine and esketamine treatments while supporting the daily operations and development of the multidisciplinary clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for patient medical concerns, including hypertension, nausea, and other treatment-related needs.
• Determine appropriate PRN medication needs and adjust ketamine/esketamine dosing in collaboration with medical leadership.
• Administer and monitor Spravato (esketamine) and provide direct patient care throughout treatment.
• Support future services including TMS, medication management, and therapy.
• Monitor patients during treatment and provide clinical guidance, emotional support, and appropriate interventions.
• Support real-time clinical decisions throughout the patient journey, including intake, treatment, follow-up, and integration.
• Partner with the Clinic Director to maintain safe staffing levels and efficient daily operations.
• Help ensure a safe, welcoming, and positive patient experience.
• Mentor and support clinical staff while encouraging professional growth and teamwork.
• Foster a warm, collaborative, and supportive clinical environment.
• Participate in the ongoing development of the multidisciplinary clinical team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with PMHNP preparation or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted Colorado NP or PA license.
• PMHNP certification required.
• Current DEA registration with prescriptive authority for controlled substances.
• Significant experience working in a psychiatric/mental health setting.
• Experience with mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma.
• Previous clinical leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience.
• Comfortable discussing psychedelic treatments and related therapeutic frameworks.
• Strong clinical assessment, crisis management, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and standard office technology.
• Preferred: Experience with ketamine, esketamine, or other psychedelic-assisted therapies, although this is not required.

Benefits

• Annual CME/professional development stipend.
• Dedicated paid time off for CME.
• Malpractice insurance covered.
• State license renewal costs covered.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within a growing organization.

Schedule

• Full-time, 30-40 hours per week
• Option to work four 10-hour shifts per week
• In-person position