Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - (Nicholasville, KY)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner The psychiatric nurse practitioner works in the following clinical areas: inpatient psychiatric units, alcohol/drug rehabilitation programs, day treatment programs, mental health clinics and combat stress units.Position duties Patient counseling Crisis intervention Milieu and group therapy Critical incident debriefingsRequirements Master's degree as a psychiatric nurse practitioner from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or accepted by the U.S. Secretary of Education Board certification as a psychiatric nurse practitioner with prescriptive privileges Between 21 and 42yrs of age (may request a waiver) Current, valid and unrestricted nursing license U.S.