How do they match: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

  • Family Psychiatric Mental Health NP
  • Family Psychiatric Mental Health 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.

  • Develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Develop practice protocols for mental health problems, based on review and evaluation of published research.
  • Develop, implement, or evaluate programs such as outreach activities, community mental health programs, and crisis situation response activities.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.
  • 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.
  • Participate in activities aimed at professional growth and development, including conferences or continuing education activities.

  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.