Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant utilizes nursing arts and sciences, education, medical, psychosocial and cultural theories to facilitate and to provide the delivery of direct clinical care for a high-risk adult population. The position reports to the Director of the ARTS Adult Outpatient Program (AOP) and is co-supervised by the Assistant Medical Director. The position will provide psychiatric care to the outpatient substance dependent, mentally ill, or co-occurring disordered patients; evaluations, prescription administration and maintenance, and ongoing clinical consultation with the clinical treatment team. This position works independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide quality patient management, education and continuity of care. Highlight 5-7 key responsibilities for the role.

Key Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Prescribe medications
• Prescribe or make recommendations for Medication Assisted Treatment
• Clinical practice and administration of psychotherapy
• Consultation
• Education and professional development
• Assess mental health needs of Adult Outpatient Program patients
• Use full scope of therapeutic skills to assess, diagnose and treat patients with disorders or potential for such disorders
• Identify any risk factors for psychiatric disorders
• Blood Draws
• Conduct medical evaluations, which shall include, at minimum, the following:
  • Past medical history, past substance abuse history including required opioid use and dependence chronologies, choice of opioid and route of administration.
  • Evidence of current physiological dependence; and
  • Cardiovascular assessment for the risk of Torsades de Pointe.
• Provide oversight of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant interns.
• Participate and collaborate on grant-funded projects for priority populations, including pregnant women and women with young children.
• Other duties that are assigned by the Medical Director and/or the Director of the Adult Outpatient Program.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver Metro Area, where we have six clinics.

Why Join Us:

The ARTS Adult Outpatient Program (AOP) is within the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. ARTS Adult Outpatient clinics provide drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial and pharmacological treatment for adults. Programs in various AOP clinic locations include traditional outpatient and intensive outpatient therapy, specialty services for clients referred by the criminal justice and probation system, county departments of human services, as well as specialized services for pregnant women, individuals who are living with HIV and gender-responsive services.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Education:
  • Graduate degree from an accredited School of Nursing
  • Minimum degree qualifications: Select the credentials that apply NP/APN/PA , or LCSW, or PhD and/or PsyD, or MD and/or DO
  • Possess valid Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant licensure in Colorado
  • Certification(s) in a specialty area, as appropriate to the position
  • Clinical expertise in specialty area, as appropriate to the position
• Experience:
  • 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of medications used to treat substance abuse
  • Demonstrated working experience with medications used to treat substance abuse
  • Eligible and willing to have Prescriptive Authority & DATA 2000 Waiver
  • Eligible/licensed in Colorado, and willing, to draw blood
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with clients who are involved with probation, human services, and/or other referral sources.
• Experience working with opioid-dependent, adult clients
• Experience with patient treatment plans and other clinical/medical documentation
• Experience with therapeutic confrontation and structures
• Experience observing, monitoring and intervening in drug/alcohol treatment
• Experience providing collaborative, integrative health care to patients
• Possess valid Certified Addictions Technician (CAT) or Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) registration in Colorado
• The person in this position will be expected to obtain a Mid-Level Exemption (MLE) status from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry and the public.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Attention to detail, organized
• Experience developing, training and supervising psychology trainees.
• Ability to manage difficult behaviors
• Ability to engage substance dependent clients in treatment
• Ability to comply with established rules, policies and procedures and meet deadlines
• Ability to be open-minded and nonjudgmental
• Ability to develop healthy relationships with clients
• Ability to establish boundaries with clients
• Ability to exercise patient confidentiality and observe HIPAA requirements

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Angela Bonaguidi [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 18, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Instructor: $104,000 to $120,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.