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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.
* 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.
This position provides vital support to clinic patients and requires the
successful candidate be available to work onsite at the UW Family Medicine
Clinic located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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.
* EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Nursing
* EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years direct clinic care to persons receiving treatment for
psychiatric disorders preferred
* LICENSURES, 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)
* 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.
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete
application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four
work-related references.
Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your
resume/CV and a Cover Letter. to ensure your application is complete, we
recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your
cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please
send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter
will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your
application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located
at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by
6/23/2026 will receive full consideration.
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 jobapps@uwyo.edu [jobapps@uwyo.edu/].
Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming. It's home to the Cheyenne Frontier Days
Old West Museum, with exhibits about early rodeos and artifacts like
19th-century passenger wagons. The landscaped Cheyenne Botanic Gardens includes
a labyrinth. Collections at the Wyoming State Museum include dinosaur fossils.
For more information on Cheyenne and Laramie County please visit:
https://www.cheyenne.org/ [https://www.cheyenne.org/]
