Clinical Psychiatrist 2026-02085

Wyoming State Hospital M.D. Psychiatrist

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

Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / View phone number on click.appcast.io / View email address on click.appcast.io

Essential functions include:

• 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

Preferences and agency requirements include:

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

Knowledge requirements include:

• 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.

Physical working conditions include:

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

Notes include:

• 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.