Clinical Psychiatrist 2026-02085

Salary : $181,750.32 - $201,926.40 Annually
Location : Evanston, WY
Job Type: At-Will Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Department Of Health
Division: Wyoming State Hospital
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: HSPS13

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
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.

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

Qualifications
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.
Necessary Special Requirements
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 , 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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(HSPS13) Do you have a Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) Degree?

• Yes
• No

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(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

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(HSPS13) Please provide your license or certificate number in the box below.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• 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

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(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. Please limit this response to only one employee. 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

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(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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(A2) 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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