The Advanced Practice Provider will provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients within a 516-bed acute care psychiatric hospital. Responsibilities include performing admission health assessments, managing medical clinics, and collaborating with the psychiatry treatment team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a discipline related to their licensure and possess a current Colorado NP, PMHNP, or PA license. A minimum of one year of experience in medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment is required.
Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Psychiatry/Pueblo (CMHHIP)/Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice Position #00847103 – Requisition #39721
Job
Summary: The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a 516-bed acute care psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient behavioral health services for adults, adolescents and geriatric patients. CMHHIP is a forensic hospital that serves individuals with pending criminal charges who require evaluations of competency, individuals who have been found to be incompetent to proceed (restoration treatment) and individuals found to be not guilty by reason of insanity by Colorado's criminal courts. CMHHIP is located in southern Colorado on a 300-acre campus. This position will be required to be in person in Pueblo, CO and is not located on Anschutz Medical Campus. The Medical Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides medical care to the patients of the hospital. Under the supervision of a Staff Physician (MD,DO), the Medical APP will be responsible for providing medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
Key
Responsibilities: Provides medical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs preadmission screening of patients being referred by outside agencies; admission health assessments and writes admission orders. Evaluates and treats patients scheduled for medical clinic. Performs annual health assessments. Performs urgent evaluations and treats unscheduled patients in medical clinical or on patient’s unit and arranges disposition. Works with various members of the psychiatry treatment team to engage the patient in the treatment of their medical illnesses. Collaborates with other members of the medical staff and outside consulting physicians in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Refers patients to other medical providers and/or hospitals as necessary. Communicates effectively with team members and other hospital staff. Follows proper documentation policies including medical necessity for patient treatments. Remains up-to-date with documentation as described in policy. Provides staff education, instruction and mentoring. Serves on various committees to assist the hospital in its mission and goals. Responds to medical emergencies and code zeros within the hospital while on duty. Complies with Medical Staff Bylaws and Medical Staff Rules & Regulations. Maintains active clinical staff privileges and current license. Performs other duties as reasonably requested. Provides clinical coverage to colleagues as needed.
Work
Location: On-Site – this role is on site at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Eco pass
Tuition benefit
Retirement 401(a) plan
Why
Join Us: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu. The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The
University of
Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
Medical:
Multiple plan options
Dental:
Multiple plan options
Additional
Insurance:
Disability,
Life,
Vision
Retirement 401(a)
Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
Paid
Time
Off:
Accruals over the year
Vacation
Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick
Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday
Days: 10/year
Tuition
Benefit:
Employees have access to this benefit on all
CU campuses
ECO
Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. 1+ years experience in medical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Masters degree in discipline related to qualifying licensure Current Colorado NP, PMHNP, or PA license A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a master’s degree on a year for year basis. Terms of Employment: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
Track
This role aligns with the Clinical Practice Track with a principal focus on direct patient care or program leadership. This role is not eligible for Tenure. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in forensic populations Experience with inpatient settings
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students. Knowledge, experience, and ability to manage complex information and computer systems.
How To Apply
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to: Shaleeta Flagg, Shaleeta.Flagg@cuanschutz.edu Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled.
For best consideration, apply by 05/15/2026.
Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: $139,390 - $139,393 The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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