Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Job at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

  • Colorado State University
  • Fort Collins, CO

Job Description

Fully in-person/on-site

Fort Collins, CO

Full time

R2026107511

Job Description

Position Summary:

The CSU Health Network at Colorado State University provides a full range of cost-effective mental health and primary care medical services on campus, referral for community specialty care, and comprehensive health education and prevention services programming. The CSU Health Network is active in creating a healthy campus environment to support learning and success. For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, see

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 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant reports directly to the Director of General Counseling Services.

Salary Range:

The full-time (40 hours per week), 12-month (52-week) salary range for this position is $115,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This position is scheduled to work 24–40 hours per week during the academic year, approximately 39 weeks. This position is not scheduled to work 13 weeks during the summer break. The number of hours per week will be identified and a regular schedule established.

The full-time annualized salary will be adjusted based upon working 24-40 hours per week and the approximately 39-week academic-year work schedule. This position is benefits eligible.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Provides outpatient adult psychiatric evaluations and medication management.

  • Responsible for ordering and interpreting tests and documenting in the electronic health record.

  • Institutes emergency hospitalization for patients in crisis for their safety and stabilization when needed.

  • Follows guidance for standard of care and documentation of provided care.

  • Demonstrated understanding of social determinants of health (SDOH) frameworks and their direct impact on clinical outcomes and population health management.

  • Consults with psychiatrists, medical providers and counselors at the CSU Health Network, CSU campus and community entities as needed. May consult and coordinate with student’s family as appropriate.

  • Participates in required meetings, educational activities, University committees, and continuing education to maintain license and certification.

  • Other job duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Pre-employment Criminal Background Check required.

  • Special Requirements/Other - For the protection of patients and staff, the CSU Health Network follows CDC guidelines for employee health. Vaccinations must be up-to-date according to CSU Health Network Employee Health policy, or you must be willing to become current with 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:

Certification:

  • 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.

Experience:

  • 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.

Knowledge, Skill, Ability, Other Characteristics:

  • 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.

Application Instructions:

Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials may contact Tammy Roehrich at Tammy.Roehrich@colostate.edu.

Complete applications must include:

  • Resume

  • Cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Essential Job Duties

The job posting is open until filled. For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 12:00 AM Mountain Time on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Salary Range

$115,000 – $130,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

  • Review our detailed benefits information here. (

  • Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. (

  • Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

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