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.
SOC: 29-1141.02
Common Job Titles
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse
PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
KnowledgeEvaluate mental health and substance use disorders through clinical assessment and diagnostic criteria working independently with individuals and families in psychiatric care settings.
Advanced
KnowledgeFormulate evidence-based treatment plans integrating psychotherapy and pharmacological interventions synthesizing psychological assessment data, medical history, and regulatory requirements.
Advanced
KnowledgeSynthesize biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in psychiatric case conceptualization applying knowledge of psychology, therapy, sociology, and pharmacology.
Advanced
KnowledgeDesign therapeutic interventions and psychoeducational strategies tailoring evidence-based counseling modalities to individual patient needs and cultural backgrounds.
Advanced
MindsetIntegrate therapeutic presence with patient-centered care principles when establishing trust with individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises.
Proficient
KnowledgeAnalyze psychiatric assessment instruments and clinical screening tools using validated measures such as MMPI-2, Beck inventories, and rating scales to inform diagnosis.
Proficient
MindsetAdvocate for patient autonomy and therapeutic alliance when negotiating treatment goals with multidisciplinary care teams and family members.
Proficient
Hands-onPerform medication prescription and administration procedures in accordance with state nursing practice regulations and pharmacological best practices.
Proficient
KnowledgeAssess patient safety risks and suicide ideation monitoring mental status changes and responding to psychiatric emergencies under time pressure.
Proficient
KnowledgeInterpret complex clinical information from electronic health records and diagnostic reports documenting treatment progress in patient management systems such as Epic EHR.
Proficient
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
3,282,010
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $66,030. 25th percentile: U.S. $78,610. 50th percentile: U.S. $93,600. 75th percentile: U.S. $107,960. 90th percentile: U.S. $135,320. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$66,030
10% of workers earn the following or more
$135,320
Workers on average earn
$98,430
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
Psychology5.0/5
Therapy and Counseling4.7/5
English Language4.6/5
Medicine and Dentistry4.5/5
Biology4.3/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
