Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine Residency Programs Cheyenne

University of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Retirement Contributions

Health & Prescription Coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition Waiver

Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

The University of Wyoming is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric and mental health services to patients at the UW Family Medicine Clinic in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The role includes comprehensive evaluations, treatment plan development, and medication management.

Ideal candidates will hold a master's degree in nursing and relevant certifications. This position is essential for providing quality care and requires on-site availability. Benefits include generous retirement contributions, health coverage, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years direct clinic care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders preferred.
• State of Wyoming Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner License or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Valid CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and mental health services.
• Assessment and management of health and illness states.
• Coordination of referrals and health care services.

Skills

Psychiatric care across lifespan

Telemedicine experience

Prescribing psychotropic medications

Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations

Experience with substance use disorders

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Collaboration within interdisciplinary team

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

National certification in degree specialty (AANP or ANCC)

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Telemedicine platforms

Job description

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The state contributes 14.94% of gross salary plus 3.68% contribution by employee, totaling 18.62% toward retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions and 4 deductible options.
• Paid Time Off: Ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents may receive tuition waivers.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

Job Title

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Purpose

Provide psychiatric and mental health services to clinic patients at UW Family Medicine Clinic located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of health and illness states. The clinician obtains and documents a relevant health history, performs a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, and diagnoses psychiatric disorders. The clinician then develops a treatment plan for mental health problems and psychiatric disorders based on biopsychosocial theories, evidence-based standards of care, and practice guidelines. Psychotropic and related medications are prescribed based on clinical indicators of a patient’s status, including results of diagnostic and lab tests as appropriate, to treat symptoms of psychiatric disorders and improve functional health status.
• Coordinate referrals and ongoing access to primary and other health care services for patients.
• Provide consultation to and seek consultation from other health care clinicians to enhance quality and cost effective services for patients.
• Maintain patient’s electronic medical record and accurately document each patient encounter.

Supplemental Functions

• Participate in medical staff meetings; maintenance and promotion of accreditation standards; guidance to support staff; collaborate with colleagues to provide integrated health within the clinic structure.

Work Location

This position provides vital support to clinic patients and requires the successful candidate to be available to work onsite at the UW Family Medicine Clinic located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Work Authorization Requirements

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H1-B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Nursing
• Experience: 1-3 years direct clinic care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders preferred
• Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, or Other Requirements:
  • National certification in degree specialty (AANP or ANCC).
  • RN with APRN Recognition
  • State of Wyoming Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner License, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
  • DEA Registration
  • WY Controlled Substance Registration, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
  • Valid CPR certification (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

Desired Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide psychiatric care across the lifespan, including both pediatric/adolescent and adult populations.
• Experience delivering behavioral health services via telemedicine platforms.
• Competence in prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, including monitoring for potential side effects and interactions.
• Skilled in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans for common mental health conditions.
• Experience in treating individuals with substance use disorders, including opioid dependency.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team and coordinate care with primary care providers.

Hiring Statement/EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [e-mail].