Overview:

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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.

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Job Duties

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• Patient counseling

• Crisis intervention

• Milieu and group therapy

• Critical incident debriefings

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Requirements:

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Active Duty

• 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 42 years of age (waivers available)

• Current, valid and unrestricted nursing license

• U.S. citizenship

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Training:

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Job training for a psychiatric nurse practitioner includes completing an Basic Officer Leaders Course, which introduces you to the Army health care system, Army doctrine and basic Soldier/leader skills.

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Helpful Skills:

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• Ability to make accurate, immediate decisions

• Perform under stress

• Apply critical technical and thinking skills

• Tremendous concentration

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Compensation:

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In addition to your annual salary and the many privileges that come with being an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you'll be rewarded with:​

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Active Benefits:​​

• Health Professional Signing Bonus of up to $30,000

• Board Certification Pay of $6,000 per year (prorated monthly)

• Health Professional Student Loan Repayment of $20,000 per year up to a maximum of $60,000

• May receive pay for continuing education, including clinical specialization courses

• Low cost life and dental insurance

• Noncontributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service

• 30 days of paid vacation earned annually

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