Job Description

Posting number: 2026-02085

Department: Department Of Health

Division: Wyoming State Hospital

Job classification: HSPS13 - CLINICAL PSYCHIATRIST

Posting type: Open

Categories: Physicians

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming State Hospital is seeking an M.D. Psychiatrist to provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality mental health care to individuals receiving services at the Wyoming State Hospital.

Located in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, Evanston offers small-town charm with big-time adventure nearby. Just 45 minutes from the world-famous ski slopes of Park City, Utah, Evanston provides easy access to exceptional outdoor recreation, including hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / 307-677-5951 / brenda.hales@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Performs admission and diagnostic evaluations to assess the mental status of patients admitted to the Wyoming State Hospital to determine appropriate care
• Provides ongoing assessments and treatment to determine the progress of each patient’s treatment
• Leads treatment teams regarding the care, needs, and progress of patients
• Maintains appropriate paperwork required for patient care
• Maintains an active role in updating treatment plans
• Administers medical evaluations, medications, and provides psychiatric counseling for mental health issues
• Reviews and monitors physical symptoms
• Orders and interprets labs
• Responsible for discharge planning
• Coordinates with other disciplines, including primary care staff and external healthcare providers
• Directs the workflow of interdisciplinary teams
• Trains and educates student nurses, psychology trainees, and staff from other disciplines
• Leads therapeutic groups for patients
• Responds to code blues and other emergencies
• Serves as front-line management for safety calls and interventions
• Follows hospital and state policy for the use of involuntary treatment
• Participates in calls with guardians and family members in accordance with policy
• Performs appropriate collateral medical duties as assigned by the Medical Director
  
  

Examples of duties

PREFERENCES **AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

**Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
** Board certified (or eligible) in Psychiatry and eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Wyoming.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, and medical conditions impacting patients.
• Knowledge of psychotherapy, side effects, risks, and benefits.
• Knowledge of the guidelines, rules, and regulations regarding prescribing practices.
• Knowledge of current legal liabilities, federal, state rules and regulations, and standards governing psychiatric rehabilitation care of the mentally ill.
• Knowledge of treatment interventions in highly complex cases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Board certified (or eligible) in Psychiatry and eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Wyoming.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there will be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, etc.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

• A background check, including fingerprinting, will be completed through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wyoming Department of Family Services, and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be completed on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.

• The Wyoming State Hospital uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

• Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.

• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, state retirement plan, deferred compensation plan, and longevity pay.

Supplemental information

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Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.