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Clinical Nurse Specialist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 364SP0808X
As of today, the following are the total number of Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of 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.
The diagram below shows all the Psychiatric & Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists do?
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) are advanced practice registered nurses who specialize in mental health and substance use disorders, providing direct care, counseling, and education to patients and families while also serving as leaders, consultants, researchers, and educators in the field.
They have profound knowledge of mental health conditions and treatments and work in various settings, including hospitals, community health centers, and private practices.
What they do
Direct Care: Assess, diagnose, and treat mental health and substance use disorders in individuals and families.
Medication Management: Prescribe medication and oversee medication management plans, with authority varying by state.
Psychotherapy: Administer and provide counseling and psychotherapy.
Symptom Management: Identify and promote strategies for managing symptoms and triggers of mental health conditions.
Leadership: Lead and manage nursing teams and healthcare initiatives.
Education: Educate patients, families, and other healthcare professionals on mental health topics.
Consultation: Serve as a consultant to other healthcare professionals regarding mental health care.
Research: Engage in research to advance the science and evidence-based practices in psychiatric-mental health nursing.
Environment
Psychiatric-Mental Health CNSs work in a variety of environments, including:
- Hospitals and mental health facilities
- Community health centers and public health facilities
- Schools and universities
- Substance use treatment programs
- Private practices and clinics
- Telemedicine
Certification
- The Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist – Board Certified (PMHCNS-BC) certification is awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- This certification requires meeting specific criteria, including completing continuing education units, professional development, and potentially engaging in research or teaching.
- The PMHCNS-BC credential must be renewed every five years.