About
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.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$86k
Annual median Salary
Education
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
87%
Master's degree
9%
Doctoral degree
4%
Professional degree
Careers
Typical Job Titles
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse
PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS)
Psychiatric NP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner)