Overview 

An Acute Care Medical Provider is needed 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. This voter-approved facility provides licensed, equitable and culturally relevant care and treatment to individuals in crisis with mental health and/or substance use disorders. For more information click HERE.  

The Mission: 
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 building a team who believes in providing crucial services at crucial times, helping the people in our community at their most vulnerable — particularly those who are often overlooked and underserved.

We Embrace Our Diversity 

Come As You Are:

A core value here at SummitStone. 

We want you to be your authentic self while at work, so we welcome and actively seek team members of different backgrounds, identities and experiences. SummitStone is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, honoring each individual's whole-self by embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language and the inherent intersections of many different identities. We invite everyone to share our journey and are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

Experiences and Backgrounds We Look For 

If this sounds like your calling, then we want to help you succeed, grow, and thrive at SummitStone. 

• Location: Larimer County, CO
• Status: Full-time, 40/hrs. week

What You’ll Do:

As an Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, the employee will provide direct professional services in the evaluation and treatment of clients in both the inpatient residential and outpatient environment at a community mental health center. The primary focus of this position will be substance use and physical health as it relates to the inpatient setting. Major responsibilities of this position include: function as the medical team representative to a multidisciplinary treatment team designed to offer comprehensive behavioral health services; evaluate patients for substance use and medical disorders, determine the appropriate course of treatment for the patients; ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary team setting; and meet/maintain documentation standards and comply with county, state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to health care.

This position requires knowledge of diversity and inclusion with the relevant ability to engage, communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people of different backgrounds, identities, and culturally diverse communities.

Required: 

• Advanced Practice Nursing degree (APN) degree or Physician Assistant (PA) from an accredited university.  
• DEA Certification with Colorado license to practice along with buprenorphine waiver.  
• Demonstrated commitment and experience working with persons from marginalized communities and other patient populations experiencing vulnerabilities.  
• Understanding and commitment to Medication Assisted Treatment and harm reduction principles.

Preferred:

• Spanish language skills.  Other language skills also beneficial.  
• At least 2 years' experience treating/servicing persons with substance use and mental health needs.  
• Strong understanding of substance use treatment and knowledge of withdrawal management processes.

Some positions include driving a company vehicle and require a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Start With Yes

At SummitStone, we show up not only for our clients, but for our staff as well. You will be joining a team of committed professionals who believe in the power of starting with “yes” — where an unparalleled level of teamwork and support can solve any challenge. 

We believe that people can and do recover, but we also know that they can’t always do it on their own. That’s where you come in. If you have any or all of these qualities, we want you to consider us for your next career move: 

• You believe in being a voice for behavioral health in Northern Colorado
• You embrace equity for your clients, teammates, and partners
• Collaboration and creativity are crucial to helping you solve problems
• You show up as your genuine self to help guide others through their toughest times
• Through continuous curiosity, exploration, and reflection, you’re eager to adapt and learn

Total Rewards 

Based on a 40-hr. work week.

• $113,506/YR to $141,887/YR

Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential. 

Outcomes and Benefits

We know that most people aren’t just searching for a job, they’re searching for a career. But more than that, they’re searching for a sense of belonging and purpose. Whether you’re at the start of your journey or you already know where you want to be, you will have access to a level of support and teamwork that is uncommon in the field of behavioral health today. 

Along with that, positions are eligible* for range of benefits including: 

Time that you deserve for a balanced life.

• Flextime Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Ten paid holidays, including one floating holiday.
• Extended Leave Bank (ELB) 

Financial benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer match
• Cafeteria 125 Plan
• Loan forgiveness program eligibility.
• Referral Bonus available for employees who refer new hires.
• Ongoing support for learning and development, including reimbursement and supervision for license and certification.

Health, Medical, and Wellness

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Malpractice Insurance
• Option to participate in Employee Resource Groups

 *Based on working 20+ hours per week

Reach Out 

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities 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 hiring@summitstonehealth.org.