WellPower - Nursing Services
Hiring organization · Based in Denver, CO
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
Benefits
WellPower emphasizes staff well-being through continued education, community events, and an Impact & Engagement Department designed to support employee growth and belonging.
The city
Living in Denver, CO
Denver sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, offering nurses easy access to outdoor recreation alongside a growing urban core. The Mile-High City blends sunny weather, craft breweries, and proximity to mountain trails, making it an appealing choice for healthcare professionals seeking an active lifestyle between shifts in a fast-growing metro area.
Browse roles in Denver- Metro price level · Denver area
- 6% above the national average
- BEA index 105.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,831/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $94,718/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
WellPower (formerly Mental Health Center of Denver) is Colorado's largest community mental health center, serving the Denver community for over 35 years.
More about WellPower - Nursing Services
The organization provides a full range of outpatient behavioral health services beyond traditional therapy and counseling, including psychiatry, crisis services, and an Opioid Addiction Walk-In Clinic. WellPower describes itself as a national model for innovative and effective community behavioral health care, focused on resiliency, recovery, and well-being. Their Nursing Services department provides direct nursing services, mental health assessments, and treatment to individuals with severe and persistent mental health needs, including in crisis settings. Nurses at WellPower coordinate consumer use of internal programs and outside community resources, working within a trauma-informed, culturally relevant care model. The organization operates as a non-profit with a strong community mission and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Denver Post for over 10 consecutive years. WellPower recently updated its mission, vision, and guiding principles, reflecting an ongoing commitment to organizational growth and community impact.
WellPower's mission centers on bringing mental health, well-being, and comprehensive behavioral health support to the Denver community. The organization emphasizes belonging, resilience, recovery, and well-being for both the people they serve and their staff. Their guiding principles include trauma-informed care, cultural relevance, and celebrating the unique strengths of staff and community members. WellPower's vision is to be a place where everyone belongs, regardless of identity or background.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- Named a Top Workplace by the Denver Post for over 10 consecutive years
- Commitment to fair and equitable hiring with transparent, posted salary ranges
- Trauma-informed, culturally relevant approach to behavioral health care
- Dedicated Impact & Engagement Department supporting staff well-being and growth
- Mission-driven non-profit with over 35 years of community service
- Described as a national model for innovative community behavioral health care
The hard parts
- Nurses work with individuals with severe and persistent mental health needs in crisis settings, which can be emotionally demanding
- As a community behavioral health center, resources and compensation may be more limited compared to large hospital systems
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Roles last seen active
- Jun 19, 2026
- Website
- wellpower.org ↗
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