HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Chronically Ill Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 364SP0811X
As of today, the following are the total number of Chronically Ill Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Chronically Ill 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.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Chronically Ill Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Chronically Ill Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Chronically Ill Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists do?
A Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMH-CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) specializing in the complex and chronic mental health needs of patients.
These experts assess, diagnose, and treat mental health and substance use disorders through medication management, psychotherapy, and patient/family education.
PMH-CNSs serve as direct care providers, educators, consultants, and researchers, leveraging their expertise to improve patient outcomes, manage symptoms, and address barriers to mental healthcare.
What they do
Direct Patient Care: Providing comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for individuals and families.
Medication Management: Prescribing or recommending psychotropic medications and managing their effectiveness and side effects.
Psychotherapy: Providing various forms of psychotherapy and counseling to address mental health conditions.
Patient & Family Education: Educating patients and their families on managing chronic illnesses, promoting healthy behaviors, and increasing self-advocacy.
System Improvement: Acting as consultants, educators, and researchers to improve care systems, enhance the quality of care, and influence policy.
Care Coordination: Facilitating care coordination for patients with complex needs, including those with chronic illnesses, and navigating transitions of care.
Education and Certification
Graduate Education: Requires a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a CNS concentration.
Experience: Typically requires some years of clinical experience as a registered nurse before beginning graduate studies.
Certification: Can become board-certified as a PMH-CNS through organizations like the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Environment
PMH-CNSs work in various settings, including:
- Hospitals and inpatient units
- Outpatient clinics and private practices
- Community health programs
- Long-term care facilities
- Primary care settings, collaborating with other healthcare providers