Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Albany Community Health Clinic
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Job Location:
Laramie, WY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Why Choose Us
At the University of Wyoming we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health financial security and work-life balance. Benefits include:
- 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.
At the University of Wyoming we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer please refer to UWs Benefits Summary.
JOB TITLE:
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
JOB PURPOSE:
Provide psychiatric and mental health services to patients at the Albany Community Health Clinic located in Laramie WY.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 patients 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 patients electronic medical record and accurately document each patient encounter.
- May host students from the University of Wyoming School of Nursing.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participate in medical staff meetings and roundtable presentations; maintenance and promotion of AAAHC accreditation standards; guidance to SHS support staff; guest lectures as need arises.
COMPETENCIES:
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork (Collaboration)
- Individual Leadership
- Integrity
- Technical/Professional Knowledge
- Service Orientation
WORK LOCATION:
This position provides vital support to clinic patients and requires the successful candidate be available to work on site at the Albany Community Health Clinic located in Laramie WY.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Masters degree in Nursing
- Experience: 1-3 years of nursing experience preferred
- Licensures Certifications Registrations or Other Requirements:
- ANCC Certification
- RN with APRN Recognition
- State of Wyoming Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner License without restriction
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification
- DEA Registration
- WY Controlled Substance Reg
- Valid CPR certification (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 Years Practice Experience
- FQHC Experience
- Healthcare Student Teaching Experience
- Primary Care-Behavior Health Integration Experience
- PCMH Experience
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
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.
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 4/23/2026 will receive full consideration.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
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 compliancewith 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 or email.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a town of 30000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver Boulder and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit Experience:
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