Psychiatric Nurse Jobs in Colorado
Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, where large behavioral health systems and integrated health networks maintain steady hiring across inpatient, crisis stabilization, and community mental health settings. UCHealth, CommonSpirit Health, and Centura Health are among the most established employers in the state, with consistent openings at the staff, charge, and advanced practice levels. Demand is particularly strong in forensic psychiatry, child and adolescent behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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 psychiatric nurse jobs across Colorado.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Colorado State Board of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program
- Current BLS and CPI or nonviolent crisis intervention certification
- Minimum one to two years of experience in a behavioral health or psychiatric setting
- Demonstrated competency in psychiatric assessment, medication administration, and de-escalation
- Strong documentation skills with experience using electronic health record systems
Psychiatric Nurse Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatric nurse in Colorado?
To become a psychiatric nurse in Colorado, you must hold an active Registered Nurse license issued by the Colorado State Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam after completing an accredited nursing program. Most employers prefer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing for psychiatric roles. Additional credentials such as the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center strengthen your application and are increasingly expected by Colorado health systems.
How much do psychiatric nurses make in Colorado?
Psychiatric nurses in Colorado earn a median of about $100,260 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,500 for the lowest 10% to over $124,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire psychiatric nurses in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring psychiatric nurses in Colorado include Denver Health, WellPower, and LifeStance Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's large integrated health systems and dedicated behavioral health networks account for the majority of consistent openings across the state.
Which Colorado cities have the most psychiatric nurse jobs?
Denver, Colorado, and Aurora have the most psychiatric nurse openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the state's largest metro with major hospital systems and behavioral health campuses, while Colorado Springs and Aurora support substantial hiring through military-affiliated medical centers, regional health networks, and county-level community mental health centers.
Are there remote psychiatric nurse jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. About 57% of psychiatric nurse openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most inpatient and crisis stabilization roles. The positions most likely to offer remote or telehealth flexibility are psychiatric intake assessment, medication management follow-up, and telepsychiatry coordination roles.
How can I get hired as a psychiatric nurse in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a new-graduate nurse residency program, which UCHealth, CommonSpirit Health, and Centura Health all offer at Colorado campuses, including rotations in behavioral health units. Candidates without direct psychiatric experience often enter through medical-surgical or emergency nursing roles and transfer internally. Completing your Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification early and gaining clinical hours through community mental health centers gives your application a clear advantage over equally new applicants.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatric nurse jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to psychiatric nurse jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferred setting, and apply directly to whichever fit.
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