Mentally Strong

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Mentally STRONG

Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule: On-site, Monday–Thursday, 7:30 am–5:30 pm (~38 hours/week)
Employment Type: Full-Time, W2

Read This If You Believe Mental Health Care Should Be Accessible and Excellent

If you believe patients can improve their mental strength—and that access to care matters, this role is for you.

At Mentally STRONG, we serve a high volume of patients who need timely psychiatric care. That means our PMHNPs move efficiently through appointments while maintaining clinical excellence, patient connection, and education.

This is not a slow-paced boutique practice. It is a mission-driven clinic for providers who:

• Believe more people deserve high-quality psychiatric care
• Can deliver care efficiently, clearly, and compassionately
• Are resilient, emotionally mature, and growth-oriented
• Are looking for a long-term professional home, not a stepping-stone

🌱 Who We Are

Mentally STRONG is a mission-driven mental health organization redefining psychiatric care.

Our PMHNPs are clinical leaders, educators, and culture carriers—not just prescribers.

We believe excellent care requires:

• Emotional regulation and self-leadership
• Clear clinical standards and accountability
• Education that empowers patients to change
• A culture of direct communication, growth, and integrity

🎯 This Role Is for You If…

• You believe patients can grow, not just cope
• You value both access and clinical excellence
• You can see patients efficiently without sacrificing quality
• You enjoy mentoring, teaching, and developing others
• You are seeking a long-term, meaningful role
• You thrive in a culture of accountability, feedback, and collaboration

🧠 Burnout-Resilience: Why You’ll Succeed Here

This role moves fast, and we are honest about that. You will see a full patient schedule, and challenges will arise.

You’ll thrive if you can:

• Maintain emotional regulation under clinical and operational pressures
• Balance efficiency with empathy and patient-centered care
• Use self-awareness and self-care to sustain long-term performance
• Learn from challenges rather than offload stress onto colleagues

We are building resilient, high-performing NPs who want to impact many patients while protecting their own wellness.

If high-volume care without sacrificing quality excites you—and you are ready to meet the challenge—this is a deeply rewarding place to practice.
If you prefer low-volume, slower-paced work, this role may not be a fit.

🧩 What You’ll Do

Clinical Care

• Deliver psychiatric care using the Mentally STRONG Method
• Integrate psychotherapy into medication management (CPT 90833)
• Maintain high-quality, compliant documentation
• Respond to clinical tasks and patient communications within expectations

Leadership & Culture

• Model emotional intelligence, professionalism, and solution-focused communication
• Uphold a zero-gossip, high-accountability culture
• Address issues directly and respectfully
• Help build a strong, disciplined, and supportive clinical team

Teaching & Development

• Mentor PMHNP students and clinical staff (as applicable)
• Provide clear clinical teaching and feedback
• Shape the next generation of psychiatric providers

Growth & Innovation

• Participate in clinical innovation, pilot programs, and specialty services
• Contribute ideas for psychoeducation tools and clinical programs
• Pursue professional development aligned with organizational goals

⚠️ Professional Expectations (Read Carefully)

This is a leadership-level clinical role. You are expected to:

• Regulate your stress and emotions professionally
• Give and receive direct feedback without defensiveness
• Stay fully present during clinical hours
• Take ownership of your growth, wellness, and performance

❌ This Role Is NOT a Fit If You…

• Prefer low accountability or minimal feedback
• Avoid direct communication or leadership responsibility
• Struggle with emotional regulation in the workplace
• Want a short-term or purely transactional prescribing role

🎓 Qualifications

• Active Colorado PMHNP license
• DEA license (or ability to obtain)
• Experience integrating psychotherapy into medication management preferred
• Teaching/mentorship experience is a plus

💰 Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $138,000–$150,000 annually + RVU incentive

• Daily expectation: 16 RVUs
• 1–1.5 hours daily administrative time
   

Benefits Include:

• W2 employment
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance and identity theft protection
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) and profit sharing after 1 year
• Predictable schedule designed to protect personal and family life

🧠 Why PMHNPs Stay Here

• Predictable schedule with high patient impact
• Depth-focused clinical model that still prioritizes access
• Culture of accountability, growth, and integrity
• Opportunity to lead, teach, and innovate in mental health care

Apply if you’re ready to combine efficiency, clinical excellence, and mission-driven care—and thrive in a role that challenges and develops you while helping patients build true mental strength.