Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health through our 20 outpatient health centers. We deliver care with our strong "Hospitality" culture. Our organization has over 800 employees and serves more than 74,300 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Our service area covers 14 counties, from the front range to the Kansas border, with locations throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain, Divide, Limon, and Strasburg. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Compensation (Pay): $130,900 to $160,990/annually, based on experience.
*Other compensation may include signing bonuses, rural differentials, and relocation reimbursement.

Summary of Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD
• 403(b) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance and Loan Repayment Options
• Perks Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program

https://www.peakvista.org/resources/benefits-summary

Overview: The ideal candidate is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the community and committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. This role requires a collaborative approach to healthcare, working closely with an integrated care team that includes medical, behavioral health, and dental services.

Job Summary: Peak Vista seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant to provide psychiatric services within our primary care clinics. This provider will be joining the Integrated Psychiatry team, collaborating directly with patients and primary care providers, working with patients of all ages (pediatric, adult, geriatric).

Responsibilities include evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, delivering preventive care, and collaborating with an integrated healthcare team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The provider also maintains timely documentation, participates in quality improvement and community outreach initiatives, and supports Peak Vista's mission to improve access to compassionate, high-quality healthcare.

Required:

• Active, unrestricted Colorado medical license.
• For nurse practitioners, certification in PMHNP specialty. For PA-Cs, a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry
• Active, DEA registration, preferred.
• Comfortable providing care to patients across all age groups.
• Ability to manage an average patient volume of approximately 20 patients per day.
• Experience utilizing or willingness to learn a template-based electronic medical record (EMR) system, such as EPIC.
• Commitment to team-based care and integrated healthcare delivery.

Federal and State funds are available for loan repayment for eligible candidates. Peak Vista offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, optional long term and short-term disability and a 403b retirement fund. Additionally, because Peak Vista is a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center), the provider’s malpractice insurance is covered through FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act) government funds.

Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Application Deadline: Peak Vista accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. There is no application deadline at this time, and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

*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 and 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.com