Community Health Center of Central Wyoming (CHCCW) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our behavioral health team at our Casper, Wyoming clinic.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatric provider who is passionate about improving access to behavioral healthcare and providing high-quality, patient-centered services to individuals and families in our community.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), CHCCW provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients throughout Central Wyoming, including individuals and families who may face barriers to accessing traditional healthcare.
Position Summary
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and ongoing behavioral healthcare services to patients across the lifespan, as appropriate to the provider's training and experience.
The provider will work collaboratively with CHCCW's integrated healthcare team, including primary care providers, behavioral health professionals, nursing staff, care management, and other clinical disciplines to promote whole-person care and positive patient outcomes.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing compassionate, accessible, and evidence-based mental health services.
Essential Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including mental health histories, psychosocial assessments, and mental status examinations.
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric and behavioral health conditions within the provider's scope of practice.
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and, when appropriate, family members and other members of the care team.
- Provide psychiatric medication management, including prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting medications as clinically appropriate.
- Monitor patient response to treatment, medication effectiveness, side effects, and potential interactions.
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and strategies for improving mental health and wellness.
- Identify and appropriately address patients experiencing psychiatric or behavioral health crises.
- Coordinate referrals to specialty behavioral health services, higher levels of care, community resources, and other providers when indicated.
- Collaborate with primary care providers to address behavioral health conditions within an integrated care model.
- Participate in care coordination and interdisciplinary case consultation.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, population health, and other organizational initiatives.
- Promote preventive behavioral healthcare and early identification of mental health concerns.
- Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and other organizational activities as required.
- Comply with CHCCW policies and procedures, applicable federal and state regulations, and professional standards of practice.
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program.
- Current, unrestricted Wyoming APRN/NP license or eligibility to obtain Wyoming licensure.
- DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, treatment planning, and medication management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Preferred
- Previous experience providing psychiatric services in an outpatient setting.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, or families.
- Experience working in an FQHC, community health center, rural health clinic, or other community-based healthcare setting.
- Experience with integrated behavioral health and primary care.
- Experience treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Experience working with underserved or rural populations.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
What We Offer
CHCCW is committed to supporting our providers both professionally and personally. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-sponsored retirement contributions and matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Continuing education opportunities
- Professional development support
- Loan repayment eligibility through applicable programs
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families throughout Central Wyoming
Why Join CHCCW?
At CHCCW, behavioral health is an important part of our commitment to whole-person care. Our providers have the opportunity to work alongside primary care and other healthcare professionals to address the physical, behavioral, and social factors that impact our patients' health.
If you are looking for an opportunity to practice meaningful psychiatric care while building lasting relationships with patients and contributing to a mission-driven organization, we would love to hear from you.