Psychiatric Nurse 1 - Multiple Teams
$30.12 - $48.56/hr+ $3/hour awake overnight differential + $1–$2.50/hour language differential
Mid
Denver, CO, USA
In PersonIn-person at the Walk-In Crisis Center, 4353 E Colfax Ave, Denver.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
- LPN applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and hold a Practical Nurse license in good standing with the Colorado Board of Nursing.
- RN applicants must hold a Registered Nurse license in good standing in Colorado.
- RN applicants must have a minimum of two years of nursing experience; behavioral health or outpatient clinic experience is preferred.
- Experience with people with severe and persistent mental illness or similar populations is strongly preferred.
- One to three years of experience working with people with serious and persistent mental illness is preferred.
- The role requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching, and may require lifting up to 50 pounds.
- The role requires sufficient manual dexterity to operate computers, fax machines, telephones, and other office or clinical equipment.
- Tuberculosis screening and testing must be completed before hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing services, mental health assessments, and treatment to people with severe and persistent mental illness (LPN).
- Provide direct nursing care and clinical support to individuals experiencing mental health conditions, including assisting with assessments, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and supporting treatment coordination (RN).
- Provide psychological evaluations, identify problems, and conduct crisis interventions (LPN).
- Provide medical case management as needed (LPN).
- Assist consumers with psychological and social development and rehabilitation (LPN).
- Coordinate medical care and interventions with staff and a psychiatrist (LPN).
- Draw blood for consumer laboratory work (LPN).
- Monitor consumers’ vital signs (LPN).
- Administer intramuscular medications (LPN).
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with organizational standards (LPN).
- Participate in team meetings, in-service sessions, and supervisory sessions as required (LPN).
- Maintain a trauma-informed environment of well-being (LPN).
- Conduct basic health assessments and monitor vital signs (RN).
- Administer medications, including intramuscular injections (RN).
- Draw blood and assist with laboratory coordination (RN).
- Collaborate with psychiatrists and clinical staff to support medical and psychiatric care (RN).
- Respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate intervention (RN).
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records (RN).
- Support client engagement in care coordination and referrals to internal or external resources (RN).
- Attend team meetings, trainings, and supervision as needed (RN).
- Foster a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented environment (RN).
Desired Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is listed under the BSN qualification heading.
- The LPN/RN compensation details indicate a $3 per hour awake-overnight differential and a $1–$2.50 per hour language differential.
About the company
WellPower provides community mental health services as a private, not-for-profit center. It delivers treatment, prevention, outreach and crisis services to people of all ages, with a focus on strengths and well-being in a supportive, inclusive environment. Its programs work by offering a range of services—from prevention and outreach to crisis response—designed to help individuals and families improve mental health and resilience. Compared with other providers, WellPower emphasizes community-wide impact, a strengths-based approach, nonprofit status, and a track record of workplace recognition, which together support accessible, compassionate care. The organization aims to enrich lives and minds by focusing on strengths and well-being for the people it serves.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- WellPower launched its MAT Walk-In Clinic on June 9, 2026, meeting urgent fentanyl demand.
- Clinic capacity is growing beyond Wednesdays, with naloxone and fentanyl strips strengthening retention.
- August 2026 community reporting shows active content, signaling continued program innovation and visibility.
What critics are saying
- Jefferson Center abandoned the merger in June 2024, ending scale-up plans.
- The MAT clinic opens Wednesdays only, limiting access and throughput to roughly six patients.
- Reliance on Medicaid, grants, and donations exposes staffing and program expansion to funding shocks.
What makes Wellpower unique
- Denver's WellPower runs low-barrier MAT walk-in care at Recovery Center, 4455 E. 12th Ave.
- It serves 22,000+ people annually across 30 sites and nearly 200 community locations.
- Peers, pharmacists, and clinicians together deliver same-day opioid treatment and referrals.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Company Match
- Wellness Program