Developmental Disability Nurse Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Salary Range: $ 113,506 to 170,269/annually based on full-time work and relevant years of experience (prorated for part-time positions)

Location: Larimer county, Colorado

Status: Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunity

The salary range for this position is SummitStone's good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant's education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone's needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Role Overview:

Responsible for providing direct professional services in the evaluation and treatment of clients across multiple care settings within a community mental health system, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, community-based, and partner sites. This role supports individuals with complex behavioral health, substance use, and medical needs, including those involved in the criminal just system and those experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The Advanced Practice Provider delivers integrated care that may include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, primary care services, and care coordination, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, and external systems such as courts, residential programs, and community-based service centers.

An Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is needed to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation—one person at a time.

This position offers a unique opportunity to provide integrated behavioral health care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) while partnering closely with community agencies, families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.

SummitStone partners with Foothills Gateway, an organization dedicated to advocating for and empowering individuals to lead lives of their choice. Together, we support some of the community's most vulnerable individuals through person-centered, compassionate, and evidence-based care.

We are seeking a provider who is passionate about serving individuals with IDD and who will act as both a clinical resource and an advocate for this population. The ideal candidate understands the unique healthcare challenges faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and is committed to promoting dignity, inclusion, access to care, and improved health outcomes.

Essential Duties:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring medical conditions
• Provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and primary care services within scope of practice
• Perform physical assessments, review medical histories, interpret clinical data, and complete procedures such as injections, wound care, and other minor medical interventions
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, including crisis intervention and emergency stabilization for withdrawal, intoxication, or other acute medical conditions
• Participate as the medical representative within multidisciplinary treatment teams to support integrated care
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized, person-centered treatment plans
• Educate and counsel individuals on treatment plans, medication adherence, and overall health and wellness
• Coordinate care and support continuity across levels of care, providers, and service systems
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards and adhere to all organizational policies, clinical standards, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Participate in on-call responsibilities, travel between service locations and partner organizations, and work across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based settings as needed to support service delivery and organizational operations
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited program in Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) studies required
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a related clinical field required

Requirements for Physician Assistants (PA):

• Master's degree in physician assistant studies
• Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado
• National certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), maintained throughout employment

Requirements for Nurse Practitioners (NP):

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Colorado (or compact privileges, if applicable)
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner, including Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), issued by ANCC or AANPCB and maintained throughout employment
• Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility; must obtain prescriptive authority as a condition of employment
• Prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations and organizational privileging processes

Licensure, Certification, and Credentialing:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, maintained throughout employment
• Valid Colorado driver's license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) and a clean driving record
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration with authority to prescribe medications within scope of practice
• Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain active provider status with Medicare and Medicaid
• No sanctions or exclusions from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS/OIG) or General Services Administration (GSA) exclusion lists

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of experience treating individuals with substance use and mental health conditions preferred
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience in community mental health, behavioral health, psychiatry, or integrated care settings.
• Knowledge of person-centered planning principles.
• Experience collaborating with community agencies and support systems.
• Spanish language skills or other bilingual capabilities.
• Valid Colorado driver's license if position responsibilities require travel between community locations.

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant's education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone's needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.

At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.

We need your help to make this vision a reality.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.

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Total Rewards:

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees