Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine Residency Programs Cheyenne

University of Wyoming • Cheyenne, WY

1d • $108,108 - $118,908 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• 1-3 years direct clinic care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders preferred
• 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)
• Eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H1-B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of health and illness states. To do this, 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level