Description

The CSU Health Network is recruiting for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides outpatient adult and occasionally adolescent psychiatric evaluations, medication management and brief psychotherapy. This position is responsible for psychiatric assessments and management, ordering and interpreting tests and documenting in the electronic health record; assesses patient progress and modifies treatment plans accordingly; institutes emergency hospitalizations for patients in crisis for their safety and stabilization when needed; refers patients to community providers when needed; and provides tele psychiatry services through video/phone conferencing.

The job posting is open until filled. For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 12:00 AM on Monday, October 12, 2026. For a full position description, and instructions on how to apply, see: https://csusystem.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/fortcollins_careers/job/Fort-Collins-CO/Psychiatric-Nurse-Practitioner-Physician-Assistant_R2026107511.

Requirements

Required Job Qualifications:

• Possession of a Master’s degree or higher as an advanced practice nurse or physician assistant
• Possession of a current DEA number for authorization of prescriptive privileges, or the ability to obtain by the start date
• Possession of Colorado Prescriptive Authority
• Possession of a current Colorado Medical License, or the ability to obtain by the start date
• Two years of experience working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with psychiatric certification in a family, child/adolescent, adult or college setting, with a broad range of clinical experience in mental health care

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Certified by the ANCC as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; or NCCPA as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant by having completed the certificate of added qualification (CAQ) in Psychiatry
• Three years of experience working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with psychiatric certification in a family, child/adolescent, adult or college setting with a broad range of clinical experience in mental health care
• Experience working in an integrated health care setting
• Experience working with an electronic health record system
• Experience working with a young adult/college age population
• Experience working with ADHD, depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, psychosis and trauma-informed care
• Experience or interest working with patients suffering from Eating Disorders
• Experience or interest in treating substance use disorder
• Comfort working with patients with moderately complex mental health needs
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary health care team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with policies of the CSU Health Network, Colorado State University, state, federal and HIPAA requirements
• Interest in the wellness of students and their family members and respect for the role of patients in the decision-making process
• Application of evidence based prescribing approach