Clinical Psychiatrist 2024-00968

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Company: State of Wyoming

Location: Evanston, WY 82930

Description:

Salary: $15,286.41 - $16,984.90 Monthly

Location : Evanston, WY

Job Type: Permanent Full-time

Job Number: 2024-00968

Department: Department Of Health

Division: Wyoming State Hospital

Opening Date: 06/13/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Job Classification: HSPS13

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for providing inpatient acute psychiatric care to patients at the Wyoming State Hospital. This includes: performing psychiatric evaluations for new admissions, assigning diagnoses, prescribing medication and other treatment modalities, developing and implementing treatment plans with other professional disciplines, leading a treatment team, and taking on-call in rotation with other psychiatric providers.

The city of Evanston is a small and friendly Rocky Mountain community that is a 45-minute drive from the world-famous ski slopes of Park City, Utah. There are concerts, shopping, dining, professional sporting events, and an international airport 60 minutes away in Salt Lake City. Evanston's area is excellent for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at 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, and 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
  • Direct 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

Qualifications

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, and state rules and regulations, and standards governing psychiatric rehabilitation care of the mentally ill.
  • Knowledge of treatment intervention 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.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • General office conditions, including minimal lifting .


NOTES:

  • FLSA: Exempt
  • This is an AT-WILL position.
  • Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions.
  • A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
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Supplemental Information

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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.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

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(HSPS13) Do you have a Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) Degree?
  • Yes
  • No


02

(HSPS13) Are you Board certified (or eligible) in Psychiatry?
  • Yes
  • No


03

(HSPS13) Are you eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Wyoming?
  • Yes
  • No


04

(HSPS13) Please provide your license or certificate number in the box below.

05

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Wyoming Workforce Center
  • Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
  • Career Fair
  • Human Resources Division
  • Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
  • Current State Employee
  • Other


06

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.

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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am not a veteran


09

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
  • Current State Employee
  • Veteran - DD214 Attached
  • Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
  • Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
  • None of the above


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(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
  • Yes
  • No


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