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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.



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$81.2k

Annual median Salary

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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)

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