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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What You’ll Be Doing
As a staff PMHNP with the Adult Outpatient program, you would be providing strength-focused, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive treatment. Creating and sustaining positive, compassionate interactions with patients and providing high-quality care will be central to the work you do. You would conduct assessments, manage cases, and provide supportive therapy with utmost kindness and care. Your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will be important to your responsibilities related to evaluating and managing medications. Furthermore, you’d have the distinct opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of Health Solutions professionals to serve our community.
Specifically, the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse responsibilities under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Chief Medical Services Officer.
Administrative duties
- Maintains accurate and current records with 100 percent compliance with Health Solutions’ standards.
- Uses electronic health records and electronic prescribing accurately and facilely to promote patient care.
Clinical duties
- Performs psychiatric face to face assessments using format(s) established by Health Solutions. All assessments will include, at a minimum, a psychiatric history, medication history, mental status examination, psychiatric formulation, diagnosis in current DSM format and a written plan of treatment.
- Manages medication face to face follow-up visits for a full caseload of clients.
- Provides as-needed emergency assessment, consultation and medication prescribing based on availability of other providers.
- Consults with other health care providers about relevant psychiatric/medical services and issues and assists in coordination of community-based services for attended clients.
- Collaborates with professional colleagues, including physicians, nurses and clinicians as required by Colorado Statutes related to professional collaborative relationships.
- Provides active involvement in and completion of required quality assessment activities as required of all equivalent providers.
- Attends scheduled medical staff clinical and administrative meetings and accepts assignment to applicable committees as required of all active medical staff.
- As defined in applicable Colorado Statute, the scope of prescriptive authority for prescription drugs and controlled substances shall be limited to those patients within the incumbent’s area of practice, training, and expertise.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Services Officer.
Physical Requirements
- Requires standing, sitting, driving, and walking for prolonged periods of time.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 20 pounds.
- Frequently exposed to stressful or emergent situations.
- Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment to record health data.
- Constantly communicates with clients and others.
- Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
- Occasionally drives between Health Solutions facilities or for other assigned duties.
- Requires occasional driving in adverse weather conditions.
What You’ll Like About Us
- Competitive pay. $140,000- $145,000 annually - salary based on experience and degree.
- Sign on Bonus of $10,000 ($5,000 upon completion of orientation, and $5,000 after one year of successful employment).
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Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, Subsidized YMCA membership, tuition reimbursement, retirement 403(b), and FSA.
- Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
- EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D
- Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits
- Childcare subsidy
- Flexible schedule
- Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another.
- Meaningful work with opportunities to serve our neighbors in Pueblo.
What We’re Looking For—The Must-Haves
- Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse in Colorado in good standing.
- Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited academic institution
- Listed on the Advanced Practice Registry as Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Prescriptive authority as defined by applicable state statue.
- Meets all State of Colorado statutory requirements including C.R.S. Title 12 Article 38, as amended and applicable, and Chapters XIV and XV of the Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Board of Nursing, and other applicable State and Federal requirements in effect during employment.
- Experience working successfully with a multi-disciplinary team, especially in an integrated primary care setting.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced primary integrated healthcare practice.
- Experience providing clinical services to patients of all ages.
- Experience and comfort working with a wide range of behavioral health conditions and presentations to include substance use disorders.
- Experience working with severe and persistently mentally ill adults and experience with various behavioral health diagnoses including substance use.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Exceptional time management skills.
- Flexibility and ability to easily adapt to change.
- Well-developed documentation skills.
- Computer proficiency.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license, and access to reliable transportation during work hours.
- CPR/First Aid
What We’d Like to See in You—The Nice-to-Haves
- Minimum two years supervised experience with use of drugs used within the scope of normal psychiatric practice.
- Advanced knowledge of principles of psychiatric nursing.
- Advanced knowledge of medication/medication and medication/food interactions.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in psychiatric assessment and ongoing psychopharmacological treatment.
- Spanish language skills
Health Solutions expects all staff to
- Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.
- Take ownership of problems, brainstorm problem resolutions, and use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrate consistent follow through.
- Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.
- Inspire and model collaborative teamwork and Human Kindness; and
- Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.
Closing date: 12/31/2026 EOE M/F
What You’ll Be Doing
As a staff PMHNP with the Adult Outpatient program, you would be providing strength-focused, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive treatment. Creating and sustaining positive, compassionate interactions with patients and providing high-quality care will be central to the work you do. You would conduct assessments, manage cases, and provide supportive therapy with utmost kindness and care. Your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will be important to your responsibilities related to evaluating and managing medications. Furthermore, you’d have the distinct opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of Health Solutions professionals to serve our community.
Specifically, the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse responsibilities under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Chief Medical Services Officer.
Administrative duties
- Maintains accurate and current records with 100 percent compliance with Health Solutions’ standards.
- Uses electronic health records and electronic prescribing accurately and facilely to promote patient care.
Clinical duties
- Performs psychiatric face to face assessments using format(s) established by Health Solutions. All assessments will include, at a minimum, a psychiatric history, medication history, mental status examination, psychiatric formulation, diagnosis in current DSM format and a written plan of treatment.
- Manages medication face to face follow-up visits for a full caseload of clients.
- Provides as-needed emergency assessment, consultation and medication prescribing based on availability of other providers.
- Consults with other health care providers about relevant psychiatric/medical services and issues and assists in coordination of community-based services for attended clients.
- Collaborates with professional colleagues, including physicians, nurses and clinicians as required by Colorado Statutes related to professional collaborative relationships.
- Provides active involvement in and completion of required quality assessment activities as required of all equivalent providers.
- Attends scheduled medical staff clinical and administrative meetings and accepts assignment to applicable committees as required of all active medical staff.
- As defined in applicable Colorado Statute, the scope of prescriptive authority for prescription drugs and controlled substances shall be limited to those patients within the incumbent’s area of practice, training, and expertise.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Services Officer.
Physical Requirements
- Requires standing, sitting, driving, and walking for prolonged periods of time.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 20 pounds.
- Frequently exposed to stressful or emergent situations.
- Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment to record health data.
- Constantly communicates with clients and others.
- Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
- Occasionally drives between Health Solutions facilities or for other assigned duties.
- Requires occasional driving in adverse weather conditions.
What You’ll Like About Us
- Competitive pay. $140,000- $145,000 annually - salary based on experience and degree.
- Sign on Bonus of $10,000 ($5,000 upon completion of orientation, and $5,000 after one year of successful employment).
-
Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, Subsidized YMCA membership, tuition reimbursement, retirement 403(b), and FSA.
- Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
- EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D
- Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits
- Childcare subsidy
- Flexible schedule
- Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another.
- Meaningful work with opportunities to serve our neighbors in Pueblo.
What We’re Looking For—The Must-Haves
- Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse in Colorado in good standing.
- Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited academic institution
- Listed on the Advanced Practice Registry as Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Prescriptive authority as defined by applicable state statue.
- Meets all State of Colorado statutory requirements including C.R.S. Title 12 Article 38, as amended and applicable, and Chapters XIV and XV of the Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Board of Nursing, and other applicable State and Federal requirements in effect during employment.
- Experience working successfully with a multi-disciplinary team, especially in an integrated primary care setting.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced primary integrated healthcare practice.
- Experience providing clinical services to patients of all ages.
- Experience and comfort working with a wide range of behavioral health conditions and presentations to include substance use disorders.
- Experience working with severe and persistently mentally ill adults and experience with various behavioral health diagnoses including substance use.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Exceptional time management skills.
- Flexibility and ability to easily adapt to change.
- Well-developed documentation skills.
- Computer proficiency.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license, and access to reliable transportation during work hours.
- CPR/First Aid
What We’d Like to See in You—The Nice-to-Haves
- Minimum two years supervised experience with use of drugs used within the scope of normal psychiatric practice.
- Advanced knowledge of principles of psychiatric nursing.
- Advanced knowledge of medication/medication and medication/food interactions.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in psychiatric assessment and ongoing psychopharmacological treatment.
- Spanish language skills
Health Solutions expects all staff to
- Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.
- Take ownership of problems, brainstorm problem resolutions, and use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrate consistent follow through.
- Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.
- Inspire and model collaborative teamwork and Human Kindness; and
- Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.
Closing date: 12/31/2026 EOE M/F
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What Colorado Employers Look For
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 Northpoint Recovery Holdings, Third Space, and MatchNP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Loveland, and Fort Collins 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 60% of mental health nurse practitioner openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 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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