Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine Residency Programs Cheyenne

Wyoming; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Tuition waiver

Wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Wyoming invites applications for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Family Medicine Clinic in Cheyenne, WY. The role focuses on providing psychiatric and mental health services to clinic patients, with emphasis on collaborative care within a residency program.

We offer a strong benefits package including retirement, health coverage, paid time off, tuition waiver, and wellness programs. Onsite work in Cheyenne supports work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing required.
• 1-3 years direct clinic care for psychiatric disorders preferred.
• National certification in degree specialty (AANP or ANCC).
• Wyoming APRN license or ability to obtain before start.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage health and illness states; perform psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis.
• Develop a treatment plan for mental health conditions based on biopsychosocial theories and guidelines.
• Prescribe psychotropic medications as indicated by clinical status.
• Maintain and document each patient encounter in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Telemedicine

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Telemedicine platforms

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine ResidencyPrograms Cheyenne

Join Our Campus Community!

Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming.Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and drivenindividuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If yourexpertise and experience align with the goals of our institution,we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to applyand become a valued member of our vibrant campus communitytoday!

Why Choose Us?

At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest intheir success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed tosupport your health, financial security, and work-life balance.Benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes15.19% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.93%, totaling19.12% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy accessto medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employercontributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit yourneeds.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paidholidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can takeadvantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education andprofessional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy withwellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental healthresources.

At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating asupportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what weoffer, please refer to UW's Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide psychiatric and mental health servicesto clinic patients at UW Family Medicine Clinic located inCheyenne, Wyoming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessment and management of health and illness states. To dothis, the clinician obtains and documents a relevant healthhistory, performs a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, anddiagnoses psychiatric disorders. The clinician then develops atreatment plan for mental health problems and psychiatric disordersbased on biopsychosocial theories, evidence-based standards ofcare, and practice guidelines. Psychotropic and related medicationsare prescribed based on clinical indicators of a patient's status,including results of diagnostic and lab tests as appropriate, totreat symptoms of psychiatric disorders and improve functionalhealth status.
• Coordinate referrals and ongoing access to primary and otherhealth care services for patients.
• Provide consultation to and seek consultation from other healthcare clinicians to enhance quality and cost effective services forpatients.
• Maintain patient's electronic medical record and accuratelydocument each patient encounter.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in medical staff meetings; maintenance andpromotion of accreditation standards; guidance to support staff;collaborate with colleagues to provide integrated health within theclinic structure.

WORK LOCATION:

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

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UnitedStates. Sponsorship for H1-B work authorization or work visa is notavailable for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION: Master's degree in Nursing
• EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years direct clinic care to personsreceiving treatment for psychiatric disorders preferred
• LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS, OR OTHERREQUIREMENTS:
  • 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 viatelemedicine platforms.
• Competence in prescribing and managing psychotropicmedications, including monitoring for potential side effects andinteractions.
• Skilled in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations anddeveloping individualized treatment plans for common mental healthconditions.
• Experience in treating individuals with substance usedisorders, including opioid dependency.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communicationskills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinaryteam and coordinate care with primary care providers.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as aprotected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act(ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request anaccommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at307-766-2377 or email [e-mail].

ABOUT CHEYENNE:

Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming. It's home to the CheyenneFrontier Days Old West Museum, with exhibits about early rodeos andartifacts like 19th-century passenger wagons. The landscapedCheyenne Botanic Gardens includes a labyrinth. Collections at theWyoming State Museum include dinosaur fossils. For more informationon Cheyenne and Laramie County please visit: https://www.cheyenne.org/

Job Identification:

250878

Job Schedule:

Full Time

Locations:

821 E. 18th, Cheyenne, WY, 82001, US

Posted Salary Range:

108,108-118,908

Schedule (Hours Per Week):

40

Travel:

No

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