Clinical Psychiatrist 2026-02085
About The Position
The Wyoming State Hospital is seeking an M.D. Psychiatrist to provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality mental health care to individuals receiving services at the Wyoming State Hospital. Located in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, Evanston offers small-town charm with big-time adventure nearby. Just 45 minutes from the world-famous ski slopes of Park City, Utah, Evanston provides easy access to exceptional outdoor recreation, including hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Board certified (or eligible) in Psychiatry and eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Wyoming.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, and medical conditions impacting patients.
- Knowledge of psychotherapy, side effects, risks, and benefits.
- Knowledge of the guidelines, rules, and regulations regarding prescribing practices.
- Knowledge of current legal liabilities, federal, state rules and regulations, and standards governing psychiatric rehabilitation care of the mentally ill.
- Knowledge of treatment interventions in highly complex cases.
Responsibilities
- Performs admission and diagnostic evaluations to assess the mental status of patients admitted to the Wyoming State Hospital to determine appropriate care
- Provides ongoing assessments and treatment to determine the progress of each patient’s treatment
- Leads treatment teams regarding the care, needs, and progress of patients
- Maintains appropriate paperwork required for patient care
- Maintains an active role in updating treatment plans
- Administers medical evaluations, medications, and provides psychiatric counseling for mental health issues
- Reviews and monitors physical symptoms
- Orders and interprets labs
- Responsible for discharge planning
- Coordinates with other disciplines, including primary care staff and external healthcare providers
- Directs the workflow of interdisciplinary teams
- Trains and educates student nurses, psychology trainees, and staff from other disciplines
- Leads therapeutic groups for patients
- Responds to code blues and other emergencies
- Serves as front-line management for safety calls and interventions
- Follows hospital and state policy for the use of involuntary treatment
- Participates in calls with guardians and family members in accordance with policy
- Performs appropriate collateral medical duties as assigned by the Medical Director
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
- Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
- Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
- medical/dental/vision/life insurance
- paid vacation and sick leave
- paid holidays
- state retirement plan
- deferred compensation plan
- longevity pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
