Psychiatry Forensic APP- Correctional Care

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Psychiatry Forensic APP- Correctional Care to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Denver Sheriffs

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, provides professional psychiatric midlevel care. Provides direct patient care in accordance with the statutory limitations for Midlevel Practitioners and may perform administrative support functions as required.

Essential Functions:

• Diagnose • Evaluates emotional components, the impact of health related issues and assists clients to identify and meet treatment goals. • Orders initial and/or routine laboratory tests and follow-up on results, orders additional tests or initiates referral appointments with specialized caregivers. • Initiates a unique, outcome focused plan of care based on current nursing practice with measurable outcomes and goals for the patient/family. (40%)
• Treat • Anticipates and identifies issues and initiates resolutions for the corrections mental health patient population. • Monitors and evaluates the psychiatric condition of the patient and in collaboration with the psychiatrist and other disciplines and standards of care or applying appropriate protocols, make decisions regarding treatment changes. • Analyzes the assessment data in order to formulate a unique plan of care through identified needs. Identifies and reports any abnormalities in assessment data. • Evaluates, modifies and provides safe drug dosage as necessary and collaborates with the MD to assure safe sedation and monitoring tailored to the individual patients need. • Prescribes appropriate medications in accordance with pharmaceutical guidelines and standards of practice. • Writes orders, and evaluates patient’s diagnostic and therapeutic services. • Refers patients to specialized services as needed. (40%)
• Documentation & Data Collection • Performs documentation audits and develops any new documentation required to meet the requirements of the regulatory agencies. • Documents initial admission/shift assessments per unit-specific guideline of care. Ensures daily goals and plan of care transcribed and complete. • Collects data to promote self, unit and hospital improvement. • Integrates research behaviors into clinical practice by demonstrating awareness of research findings, identifying areas of practice that can be improved through research utilization and assisting in research. (10%)
• Collaboration • Collaborates with other health care professionals in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individuals. • Collaborates with Risk Management to resolve identified and potential problems (i.e. Sentinel events) and ensures proper reporting of events as dictated by policy. • Collaborates with experienced investigator on a research project or develops a research project. • Coordinates care with multidisciplinary team. (10%)
• Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by the supervising medical staff. (0%)

Education:

• Master's Degree Psychiatric/Mental Health discipline Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Typically, one year experience in midlevel psychiatric practice. Required and
• 1-3 years Three years prior psychiatric experience strongly preferred.

Licenses:

• NPPRSCAU-Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Authority - AANPCB - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
• APNA-Advanced Practice Mental Health Nursing - ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Is knowledgeable and compliant with all regulatory standards, including specialty (i.e. Corrections) level requirements
• Knowledge of major concepts, principles and theories related to drug, alcohol and psychiatric disease processes.
• Knowledge of individual and group dynamics and treatment methods to assist client in achieving goals.
• Skill in preparing written reports, medical records, and other documentation.
• Ability to be involved actively in multidisciplinary teams relevant to quality improvement.
• Ability to serve as a consultant to resolve/discuss ethical issues.
• Ability to use computers and computer systems.
• Ability to Drive to different DH locations may be required in this position. If so, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the EPIC Electronic Health Record System

Shift

Work Type

Regular (0.9 FTE)

Salary

$135,700.00 - $151,500.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.