66R IL

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner The work you will do on the U.S. Army health care team, as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a vital service that will make a difference in the overall mental health of the U.S. Army. In this job, you will perform behavioral health nursing care for active duty, family members, retirees, and other eligible beneficiaries. Psychiatric Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners elicit comprehensive health histories, perform complete physical examinations, order andor perform psychotherapy, command consultations, medication management, conduct data analysis, formulate problem lists, develop and implement plans of care, collaborate with other health professionals, and refer patients professionals, refer patients as appropriate. You may work in the following clinical areas: inpatient psychiatric units, alcoholdrug rehabilitation programs, day treatment programs, mental health clinics and combat stress units. You will collaborate with some of the finest minds in medicine to address the unique challenges service men and women face every day. The hands-on work, specialized care, intervention and counseling you will provide in this field will make a lasting impact on Soldiers' lives, and your own. You can make the most of your time and career by taking advantage of the benefits available to nurses serving in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. Not only will you come to know the pride that comes with serving your country as an officer, but you will also know that you are providing our Soldiers with the best nursing care. While serving your country, you will enjoy the privileges and respect afforded to an officer in the world's most advanced Army. Requirements Current, valid, and unrestricted license as Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Other advanced life support certifications are encouraged Masters degree as a psychiatric nurse practitioner from an a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Board Certification as PsychiatricBehavior Health Nurse Practitioner Full-Time Benefits 30 days paid vacation annually On Post Housing opportunities or Basic Housing Allowance to live off post Opportunities to travel and live all over the United States and across the world No-cost to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family Commissary (on post grocery store) and Post Exchange (on post shopping store) privileges Low-cost life insurance Retirement and Thrift Saving Plans Health Professions Loan Repayment

Created: 2025-10-02