Full Job Description
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Location
Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position
No
Posting Number
202402110AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Prof/Indiv Contrib III
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
32-40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
$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.
Employee Benefits
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.
- Review our detailed benefits information here.
- Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
- For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
01/05/2025
Description of Work Unit
Medical Services
The Medical Clinic at the CSU Health Network provides acute and chronic care to CSU students by appointments and on a walk-in basis for urgent concerns. Primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners care for students, with emphasis on preventive care, education, and continuity. The medical staff are supported by a full range of laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychiatry, optometry, and nutrition services on site, behavioral health and integrated care with counseling staff enhances the treatment of students with behavioral health concerns. Minor procedures are performed in the clinic. The Medical Clinic provides services between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, providing attractive work schedules for staff. CSU Health Network The CSU Health Network (CSUHN) at Colorado State University provides a full range of cost-effective mental health and primary care medical services on campus, referral for community specialty care, and comprehensive health education and prevention services programming. Services such as physical therapy, dentistry, and optometry are available. The CSU Health Network is active in creating a healthy campus environment to support learning and success. For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, see https://health.colostate.edu/ Why work at Colorado State University? 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!” We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:
- Confidence – they expect success in what they do
- Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others
- Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard
- Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others
- Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them
- Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions
Our Investment in You Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family. These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you. Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week; benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.
- Attractive daytime work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday, with no night or weekend shifts
- Inclusive leave programs and benefit options including:
- Generous amount of paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, annually
- Comprehensive and affordable benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more
- Substantial employer match between 10% – 21% depending on retirement program
- Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Well-Being Hub for your overall well-being
- Discounted staff memberships in campus recreation center
- FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program
- Up to 50% resident, regular on-campus tuition for eligible family members through the Tuition Scholarship Program
- FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU Talent development
- After-school programs and summer camps for kids
- Community Discounts
- FREE MAX transit use
For more detail about these and other 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/. Retirement Programs
While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan (PERA) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/. Top Public Research University
Colorado State University is one of the nation’s top public research universities and an institution on the rise. In the last decade, CSU has:
Produced record enrollment
- Built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success
- Delivered groundbreaking research driven by a highly productive faculty
- Revitalized campus through a transformational building campaign
- Shaped an unrivaled learning environment where nine of 10 recent graduates say they would choose CSU again and rate their education as excellent
Campus Culture and Principles of Community Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/. Tobacco and Smoke-Free Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.
Live in Fort Collins
Fort Collins has been home to CSU since the University’s inception in 1870. It is a vibrant, friendly city of 161,000 tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado, 60 miles from Denver. The strong local economy is noted particularly for a broad range of outdoor activities and a thriving arts and entertainment industry.
Position Summary
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.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Physician Assistant reports to the Director of Psychiatry Services.
Required Job Qualifications
Education/Certification
- Possession of a masters degree or higher as an advanced practice nurse or physician assistant.
- Possession of a current DEA number for authorization of prescriptive privileges, or the ability to obtain one by the start date.
- Possession of Colorado Prescriptive Authority.
- Possession of a current Colorado Medical License, or the ability to obtain one by the start date.
Experience
- Two years of experience working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with psychiatric certification in a family, child/adolescent, adult or college setting with a broad range of clinical experience in mental health care.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Certification
- Certified by the ANCC as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; or NCCPA as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant by having completed the certificate of added qualification (CAQ) in Psychiatry.
Experience
- Three years of experience working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with psychiatric certification in a family, child/adolescent, adult or college setting with a broad range of clinical experience in mental health care.
- Experience or willingness to work in an integrated health care setting.
- Experience working with an electronic health record system.
- Experience working with a young adult/college aged population.
- Experience working with ADHD, depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, psychosis and trauma-informed care.
- Experience or interest working with patients suffering from Eating Disorders.
- Experience with, or knowledge and interest, in treating substance use disorder.
- Comfort working with patients with moderately complex mental health needs.
Knowledge, Skill, Ability, Other Characteristics
- Knowledge, experience and willingness to work with diverse populations and historically marginalized populations.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary health care team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with policies of the CSU Health Network, Colorado State University, state, federal and HIPAA requirements.
- Interest in the wellness of students and their family members and respect for the role of patients in the decision making process.
- Application of evidence based prescribing approach.
- Ability to analyze policies, programs, and initiatives to make recommendations for quality improvement
- A personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through active planning and purposeful effort
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Patient Care
Duty/Responsibility
- Provides outpatient adult, and occasionally adolescent, psychiatric evaluations.
- Provides ongoing mental health care, including medication management and brief psychotherapy.
- Responsible for ordering and interpreting tests and documenting in the electronic health record.
- Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment plans accordingly.
- Institutes emergency hospitalization for patients in crisis for their safety and stabilization when needed.
- Involves the family or a supportive person into the student’s health care if needed.
- Provides tele psychiatry services remotely, when needed, via video/phone conferencing with the patient/their family.
- Promotes the equality of the mental health care for all patients.
- Respects and supports diversity and equality of the health care.
- Follows guidance for standard of care as well as guidance for documentation of provided care.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
85%
Job Duty Category
Care Coordination
Duty/Responsibility
- Works with other psychiatric providers and support staff to provide optimal patient care.
- Consults with psychiatrists, medical providers and counselors at the CSU Health Network, CSU campus and community entities as needed. May consult and coordinate with student’s family as appropriate.
- Participates in integrated health care delivery systems by seeking collaboration and being an active member of teams.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Job Duty Category
Committees, Meetings, and Educational Activities
Duty/Responsibility
- Participates in required meetings, educational activities and continuing education to maintain license and certification.
- May serve as a clinical preceptor for Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant students as time allows.
- Participates on CSU Health Network and University committees as appropriate.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
5%
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials may contact Tammy Roehrich at [email protected]. Complete applications must include:
- Cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Essential Job Duties
- Resume
For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. Note that applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Application materials will be held in confidence by the Search Committee through semi-finalist interviews. Confidentiality of application materials detaches at the point where a candidate accepts participation in a finalist interview. At that time, redacted application materials are shared with campus stakeholders when invited to participate and give feedback to the Search Committee.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Special Requirements/Other – Health Network follows CDC guidelines for Employee Health in a healthcare setting, including proof of vaccinations. Employees must show proof of compliance/willingness to comply by start date.
Search Contact
Tammy Roehrich, [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected]. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected]. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected]. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.