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Clinical Nurse Specialist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 364SP0810X
As of today, the following are the total number of Child & Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Child & Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
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What do Child & Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists do?
Child & Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who provide direct and indirect patient care for individuals, families, and groups with mental health disorders.
They conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide psychotherapy, and offer medication management services.
To become one, you need a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health, and then pass a national certification exam.
What they do
Assessments and Treatment Plans: They conduct comprehensive patient assessments and create individualized, holistic treatment plans.
Psychotherapy: Provide various forms of psychotherapy to address mental health conditions and trauma.
Medication Management: Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications to support patient treatment.
Collaboration: Work with interdisciplinary teams and other health care professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for patients and families.
Indirect Care: Engage in indirect care by educating and mentoring other nurses, as well as contributing to research and administrative services to improve patient care systems.
Crisis Intervention: Offer crisis intervention for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
Education and Certification
- Earn a Bachelor’s Degree: Start by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to become a registered nurse.
- Gain Experience: Most programs prefer or require experience as a registered nurse.
- Obtain a Graduate Degree: Complete an MSN or DNP program with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
- Pass Certification: After graduation, pass the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP) certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- State Licensure and Renewal: Obtain and maintain a state license to practice and renew your national certification every five years by meeting clinical practice and continuing education requirements.
Environment
Child & Family psychiatric CNSs can work in a variety of settings, including Hospitals, Clinics, private practices, schools, public health facilities, and Telemedicine settings.