Advanced Practice Provider - Outpatient-Days

Advanced Practice Provider-Days-Full Time and Part time

• Salary Range: $ 113,506 - $170,269/yr based on full-time work and based on relevant years of experience.   
• Location: Larimer county, Colorado
• Status: Full Time

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:

An Acute Care Medical Provider is needed for day shift to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation … one person at a time. 

This position will be based at the new and innovative acute care behavioral health facility, which opened in late 2023.  SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture.  We provide comprehensive and collaborative care to individuals in crisis with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

The advanced practice provider (PA or NP) will provide professional services in the evaluation and treatment of clients at our acute care facility.  The primary focus will be rounding on clients admitted to our crisis and/or detox units.

Essential Duties:

• Function as the medical team representative to a multidisciplinary treatment team designed to offer comprehensive behavioral health services.
• Evaluate patients for substance use, mental health, and medical disorders, determine the appropriate course of treatment for the clients. 
• Provides direct client care centering the voice of the client in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for a variety of acute and chronic illnesses with an emphasis on substance use and mental health. 
• Assesses client health by interviewing clients, performing physical examinations, reviewing medications, and reviewing medical histories. 
• Manages acute and chronic illnesses with a primary focus on behavioral health- mental illness and substance use. 
• Interprets and evaluates client data to determine client management and treatment options. 
• Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as withdrawal, acute intoxication, cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, and convulsions. 
• Documents client care services by charting client and department records. 
• Perform procedures as needed such as performing injections, suturing, and managing wounds. 
• Instruct and counsel clients by describing therapeutic regimens, growth and development information, discussing reproductive health, providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living, promoting wellness and health maintenance. 
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing client management plans. 
•  Perform other duties as assigned. 

 Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master's degree from an accredited educational program in either Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) required 
• More than four years of experience working in a related field required 
• Understanding and commitment to Medication Assisted Treatment and harm reduction principles required 
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be evaluated and considered  

Licenses and Certifications: 

• DEA Certification and waiver to prescribe buprenorphine (or willingness to obtain waiver within 30 days of hire) required. 
• License to practice medicine in the state of Colorado as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) required. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross 
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spanish language skills.  Other language skills also beneficial.  
• At least 2 years' experience treating/servicing persons with substance use and mental health needs.  
• More than two years of experience in treating and servicing persons with substance use and mental health needs preferred 
• Some positions include driving a company vehicle and require a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Strong understanding of substance use treatment and knowledge of withdrawal management processes preferred 

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.

Please visit summitstone.org for more information about who we are. 

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

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Reach Out

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.

Questions?  Please email us at [email protected]. 

 This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.