Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Core
Deliver comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 2–26) via hybrid in-person and virtual models.
Role type
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Builds
Integrated mental health care plans and medication regimens for pediatric patients
Domain
Pediatric Mental Health / Psychiatry
Required skills
Psychiatric assessment, medication management, treatment planning, therapeutic relationship building, family education, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with whole-child approach, adaptability to hybrid care models, proactive safety monitoring
Technologies
Electronic health records (EHR), digital diagnostic testing tools
Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses, develop personalized treatment plans, manage patient medication, build trusting relationships with patients and families, collaborate with therapists and specialists, monitor patient progress and safety, maintain HIPAA-compliant records
Seniority
Mid-level, independent practitioner