In the United States, a<unk>  (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered<unk>  trained to provide a wide range of<unk><unk>  services to patients and families in a variety of settings. PMHNPs diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for patients who have<unk>  disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. They are licensed to provide emergency<unk>  services, psychosocial and physical assessment of their patients, treatment plans, and manage patient care. They may also serve as consultants or as educators for families and staff. The PMHNP has a focus on<unk>  diagnosis, including the differential diagnosis of medical disorders with<unk>  symptoms, and on medication treatment for<unk>  disorders. A PMHNP is trained to practice autonomously. In 24 states,<unk>  practitioners (NPs) already diagnose and treat without supervision of a<unk> t. This is in contrast to 2008, when<unk>  practitioners could autonomously diagnose and treat in 23 states, and could only prescribe in 12 states. In other states, PMHNPs have reduced or restricted practice, requiring a collaborative agreement with a physician expert, a standard scope of practice signed by a physician, or other limits on practice or prescribing. In these states, they still practice independently to diagnose disorders, provide therapy and prescribe medications. Titles vary by state, but usually NP, CRNP, APRN, or ARNP are commonly used.
Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner
Mental health counselor
Adult-gerontology nurse practitioner
Ophthalmic medical practitioner
Psychiatrist
Women's health nurse practitioner
Psychologist
Rehabilitation assistant