Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Colorado
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner jobs in Colorado are concentrated in behavioral health systems, community mental health centers, integrated primary care practices, and correctional and veterans services, with demand at every level from early-career practitioners to seasoned psychiatric specialists. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder anchor the largest share of hiring, with major employers such as UCHealth, Centura Health, and the Colorado Department of Human Services maintaining lasting footprints across the state. The most consistently sought specialties include adult psychiatry, child and adolescent mental health, and substance use disorder treatment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Milestone Psychiatry is presently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our Pueblo location. Our NP-owned, outpatient, mental health practice has been rapidly growing. We strive to be a collaborative practice with excellent teamwork and a laid-back environment.
Candidates should hold:
- Unencumbered Colorado APRN license
- DEA licensure
- Prescriptive Authority (Provisional Prescriptive Authority is acceptable for new graduates).
Schedule: Your schedule is flexible. We are open Monday - Friday. We are closed on major holidays.
Must be able to see children and adults, ages 5 and up.
This is not a remote position.
New PMHNP graduates are welcome to apply.
Our practice will honor your clinical scope of practice (For example, FNPs can only see and manage more common diagnoses including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, insomnia, etc.
We have a highly diverse patient population and the ideal candidate will be open to working with all populations in a non-judgmental and welcoming format. We offer services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. You will not be required to see all populations if you have a preference on population.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Salary: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Psychiatry
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outpatient
- Private practice
- Telehealth (On-Site)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred but not required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to prescribe to children ages 5 and up?
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pueblo, CO 81003 (Required)
Work Location: In office
Pay: From $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Milestone Psychiatry is presently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our Pueblo location. Our NP-owned, outpatient, mental health practice has been rapidly growing. We strive to be a collaborative practice with excellent teamwork and a laid-back environment.
Candidates should hold:
- Unencumbered Colorado APRN license
- DEA licensure
- Prescriptive Authority (Provisional Prescriptive Authority is acceptable for new graduates).
Schedule: Your schedule is flexible. We are open Monday - Friday. We are closed on major holidays.
Must be able to see children and adults, ages 5 and up.
This is not a remote position.
New PMHNP graduates are welcome to apply.
Our practice will honor your clinical scope of practice (For example, FNPs can only see and manage more common diagnoses including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, insomnia, etc.
We have a highly diverse patient population and the ideal candidate will be open to working with all populations in a non-judgmental and welcoming format. We offer services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. You will not be required to see all populations if you have a preference on population.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Salary: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Psychiatry
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outpatient
- Private practice
- Telehealth (On-Site)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred but not required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to prescribe to children ages 5 and up?
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pueblo, CO 81003 (Required)
Work Location: In office
Pay: From $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in mental health nurse practitioner jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado APRN license with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification required
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from an accredited program
- Board certification as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner through ANCC or equivalent body
- Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority in Colorado for controlled substances
- Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy across care settings
- Familiarity with Colorado's behavioral health managed care organizations and Medicaid billing protocols
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health nurse practitioner in Colorado?
You become a mental health nurse practitioner in Colorado by completing an accredited master's or doctoral nursing program with a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner track, then obtaining board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a PMHNP-BC. You apply for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure through the Colorado State Board of Nursing, which requires proof of education, certification, and a supervised clinical hours attestation. Colorado also requires a separate prescriptive authority registration to manage medications independently.
How much do mental health nurse practitioners make in Colorado?
Mental health nurse practitioners in Colorado earn a median of about $132,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $87,770 for the lowest 10% to over $170,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mental health nurse practitioners in Colorado?
Employers hiring mental health nurse practitioners in Colorado right now include Family Care Center, PLLC, Milestone Psychiatry, and Health Solutions West, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's network of federally qualified health centers and community mental health centers, such as those affiliated with the state's regional accountable entities, also generate steady openings alongside large health systems.
Which Colorado cities have the most mental health nurse practitioner jobs?
Denver, Parker, and Pueblo hold the most mental health nurse practitioner openings in Colorado. Denver dominates because of its concentration of large health systems, VA facilities, and behavioral health headquarters, while Colorado Springs and Boulder draw volume from military-connected behavioral health services, university health programs, and growing community mental health networks that serve both urban and Front Range rural populations.
Are there remote mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're more limited than in purely desk-based fields because the role involves clinical assessment and prescribing that often requires in-person or video-supervised encounters. About 57% of mental health nurse practitioner openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting telehealth expansion across the state. Medication management follow-ups and therapy-focused roles are the positions most likely to carry a fully remote or hybrid schedule.
How can I get hired as a mental health nurse practitioner in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a nurse practitioner residency or fellowship focused on psychiatry, and several Colorado health systems run structured programs for new graduates. UCHealth and Centura Health have onboarded new APRNs through mentored cohorts, and the Colorado Community Managed Care Network connects federally qualified health centers that regularly hire early-career practitioners. Applying first as an RN in an inpatient psychiatric unit or crisis stabilization facility builds the clinical foundation employers look for, and holding your PMHNP-BC certification before applying significantly strengthens any application.
Where can I find and apply to mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across health systems, community mental health centers, telehealth providers, and government-affiliated facilities. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level below and apply directly.
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