Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Behavioral Health | Central Wyoming
Updated 10/16/26
Casper, Wyoming, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
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
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
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
Skills
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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