Pays $108K - $119K — $19k below the Nurse Practitioner market median of ~$138k (332 jobs)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine Residency Programs Cheyenne
About the Role
No call. No weekends. No nights. $108K-$119K. M-F clinic. Work in Cheyenne, WY.
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Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate referrals and ongoing access to primary and other health care services for patients.
- Provide consultation to and seek consultation from other health care clinicians to enhance quality and cost effective services for patients.
- Maintain patient's electronic medical record and accurately document each patient encounter. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Requirements
- B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Nursing
- EXPERIENCE: 1
- 3 years direct clinic care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders preferred
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $108K - $119K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with University of Wyoming in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a Master's degree in Nursing and national certification (AANP or ANCC) with a Wyoming Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license. Preferred experience includes 1-3 years of direct clinic care and competence in treating diverse populations across the lifespan.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine Residency Programs Cheyenne at University of Wyoming a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 1,727 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
University of Wyoming holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 3 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Wyoming's cost-of-living index is 98.4 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state — Wyoming ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.2% of Wyoming clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Wyoming has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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