Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Behavioral Health | Central Wyoming
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PMHNP – Comprehensive Behavioral Health A community-focused healthcare organization in Central Wyoming is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join its behavioral health team. The provider will deliver comprehensive psychiatric services including mental health evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and ongoing behavioral healthcare. This opportunity is well suited for a PMHNP who values patient-centered care, clinical excellence, integrated healthcare, and expanding access to behavioral health services. The provider will collaborate closely with primary care, behavioral health professionals, nursing, care management, patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team. Job Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations Obtain mental health and psychiatric histories Perform psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations Diagnose psychiatric and behavioral health conditions within scope of practice Develop individualized treatment plans Provide psychiatric medication management Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications as clinically appropriate Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and potential interactions Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses and treatment options Identify and appropriately respond to behavioral health crises Coordinate referrals to specialty behavioral health and other healthcare services Collaborate with primary care providers through an integrated care model Participate in interdisciplinary case consultation Coordinate patient care with behavioral health, nursing, and care management teams Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Promote preventive behavioral healthcare and early identification of mental health concerns Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, patient-centered care Participate in staff meetings, training, and organizational activities Qualifications: Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program Current, unrestricted Wyoming APRN/NP license or eligibility to obtain Wyoming licensure Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain Strong psychiatric assessment and diagnostic skills Strong treatment-planning abilities Strong psychiatric medication-management skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team Commitment to compassionate, accessible, evidence-based mental healthcare Preferred Qualifications Outpatient psychiatric experience Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and/or families Integrated behavioral health and primary care experience FQHC or community healthcare experience Rural or underserved population experience Experience treating a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions Bilingual or multilingual skills Working Hours: Schedule: Full-Time Skills: Psychiatric Evaluation & Assessment Psychiatric Diagnosis Medication Management Mental Health Treatment Planning Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Adult Psychiatry Behavioral Health Crisis Response Integrated Behavioral Health Trauma-Informed Care Patient & Family Education Care Coordination Community Mental Health
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