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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Outpatient Psychiatry Location: Casper, Wyoming Setting: Outpatient FQHC / Community Health Specialty: Psychiatry / Behavioral Health Position Overview A mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Central Wyoming is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join its behavioral health team in Casper, Wyoming. This is an opportunity to provide accessible, evidence-based psychiatric care to children, adolescents, adults, and families while working within an integrated healthcare model alongside primary care, behavioral health, nursing, care management, and other clinical professionals. Job Responsibilities: Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments. Diagnose and treat psychiatric and behavioral health conditions. Develop individualized treatment plans. Provide psychiatric medication management, including prescribing, monitoring, and adjustments. Monitor treatment response, medication effectiveness, side effects, and drug interactions. Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment options. Respond appropriately to psychiatric and behavioral health crises. Coordinate referrals and higher levels of behavioral healthcare when appropriate. Collaborate with primary care and interdisciplinary care teams. Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation. Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, population health, and organizational initiatives. Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, patient-centered care. Qualifications: Qualifications Required: Graduate of an accredited PMHNP program. Current unrestricted Wyoming APRN/NP license or eligibility to obtain. Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain. Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication-management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Preferred: Outpatient psychiatric experience. Experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and/or families. FQHC, rural health, community health, or underserved-population experience. Integrated behavioral health/primary care experience. Experience treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions. Bilingual or multilingual skills. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer-sponsored retirement contributions and matching Paid time off and holidays Continuing education opportunities Professional development support Potential eligibility for applicable loan repayment programs Collaborative multidisciplinary environment Why Join? Join an integrated FQHC where behavioral health is an essential part of whole-person care. The PMHNP will have the opportunity to build long-term patient relationships while expanding access to psychiatric services throughout Central Wyoming. Apply today to learn more about this PMHNP opportunity in Casper, Wyoming.