Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide comprehensive psychiatric care including assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and medication management for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. They fill critical psychiatric provider shortages in underserved areas and serve as primary prescribers in many mental health systems. LinkedIn included Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in its 2026 fastest-growing roles list.