Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Johnson Depression Center (Instructor, Sr. Instructor)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Johnson Depression Center (Instructor, Sr. Instructor)-34234Faculty

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University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School / College / Department / Unit Name

Job Title (Working and / or Official) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Johnson Depression Center

Instructor, Sr. Instructor)

Position #00824864 Requisition #34234

This position may be eligible for a one-time non-base building sign-on up to $2000. Details of this

recruitment incentive program can be provided during the interview process.

Job Summary :

The Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a full-time (0.5-1.0 FTE) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position.

The Adult Division, Department of Psychiatry at the Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) who specializes in the treatment of mood disorders.

The role will primarily comprise outpatient delivery of care to adult patients (ages 18 and up) suffering from depression and bipolar disorders.

Exceptional clinicians with an interest in and demonstrated skills in innovative models of care, research and / or educational endeavors are encouraged to apply.

Clinical settings will likely include a busy outpatient clinic specializing in the treatment of mood disorders (The Johnson Depression Center).

Knowledge of the management of patients with complex mood disorders, treatment-refractory mood disorders, complex and innovative psychopharmacology are all critical components of the skillset needed for this position.

The PMHNP / PA will work with a team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, social workers and licensed professional counselors in the Johnson Depression Center, providing team-based care to a variety of patients in Colorado and the surrounding Western States area.

Patient care includes intake evaluations, ongoing psychopharmacologic management, and consultations. Abundant education / supervision opportunities available with trainees from associated Anschutz Medical Campus schools, including the school of medicine and nursing.

Opportunities for clinical research exists in subspecialty areas for interested applicants.

Key Responsibilities :

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

• Evaluating new patients at the Johnson Depression Center for diagnosis and ongoing treatment. Most patients have complex medical and psychiatric histories.
• Providing one-time diagnostic and treatment consultations.
• Ongoing outpatient care of patients with complex depression, bipolar disorder and treatment-refractory mood conditions.
• Actively contributing to academic advancement of their discipline
• Keeping apprised of the latest developments in the field, both academically and through applied skills

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive.

The duties of this position may change from time to time and / or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and / or hiring authority.

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