Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Psychiatry/CeDAR/Instructor and Senior Instructor (.5FTE)
University of Colorado Anschutz Department: Psychiatry Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/Psychiatry/ CeDAR /Instructor and Senior Instructor (.5FTE) Position #00846339 โ Requisition #39465
Job Summary: The University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry has an opening in the Center for Dependency, Addiction, and Rehabilitation (CeDAR) at University of Colorado Hospital for a half-time (.5 FTE) advanced practice provider (PA/PMHNP). Key Responsibilities: Manages substance use disorder treatment and other co-occurring psychiatric treatment needs of adult populations primarily in an Outpatient/ setting at CeDAR. Participates in clinical research and dissemination of findings, including presentation of scholarly writing. This position requires familiarity with the use of diagnostic evaluation, management and pharmacology for substance use disorders and other co-occurring psychiatric disorders, risk assessment, and treatment of substance intoxication and withdrawal. This position will also participate in performance improvement activities, quality improvement, patient safety activities; assist in maintaining compliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and external regulatory statues including the code of conduct. Work Location: Onsite โ this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
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 $704 million in research grants.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below: Instructor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience. Board Certification with American Nurse Credentialing Agency or equivalent certification body Active and unrestricted license in Colorado as an APN/RXN or PA Sr. Instructor: 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience. Board Certification with American Nurse Credentialing Agency or equivalent certification body Active and unrestricted license in Colorado as an APN/RXN or PA
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in psychiatry. Experience working in residential and community-based settings. Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Current and active certification in basic life support (BLS)
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: Samantha Martin, samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 08/10/2026. Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: Instructor: $120,000 - $135,000, prorated for less than 1.0 FTE Sr. Instructor: $120,000 - $135,000, prorated for less than 1.0 FTE 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.