APP - Psychiatry Opening in Rock Springs, WY
Source Medical, LLC.
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Opportunity Location: Rock Springs, WY - Salt Lake City 180m Employment Type: Full-Time, permanent position --- Position Overview Seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive behavioral health services in an outpatient, community-based setting. This role focuses on psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and integrated care coordination within a collaborative care model. --- Position Highlights * Outpatient behavioral health-focused role * Collaborative, multidisciplinary care team * Opportunity to work with underserved patient populations * Involvement in integrated primary care + behavioral health model * Participation in 340B program and population health initiatives --- Clinical Responsibilities * Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments * Diagnose and treat mental health conditions * Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications * Develop and implement individualized treatment plans * Provide brief interventions and behavioral health strategies * Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects * Coordinate care with primary care providers and behavioral health staff * Refer patients to supportive services as needed --- Additional Responsibilities * Provide consultation to primary care teams * Educate patients and families on treatment and behavioral health management * Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and clinical collaboration * Assist with staff training and in-service education * Maintain accurate documentation for clinical, billing, and reporting purposes * Support compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and accreditation standards --- Qualifications * Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (or ability to obtain Wyoming license) * Experience in behavioral health preferred (3+ years ideal) * Strong knowledge of psychiatric medications and treatment modalities * Ability to perform accurate clinical assessments and develop care plans * Excellent communication and teamwork skills --- Preferred Skills * Experience in community health or FQHC setting * MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) certification or willingness to obtain * Experience collaborating in integrated care environments --- Work Environment * Outpatient clinical setting * Exposure to behavioral health patient population, including high-acuity cases * Fast-paced, team-oriented environment --- Physical & Environmental Considerations * Routine clinical activity (standing, walking, patient care tasks) * Exposure to infectious diseases and unpredictable patient behavior * Moderate physical activity requirements