How do they match: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

  • Family Psychiatric Mental Health NP
  • Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

  • Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy.

  • Conduct individual, group, or family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.
  • Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
  • Refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Teach health management classes.