Salary Estimate
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.
$156,897
Median
$130,497 Low
$211,218 High
Salary Details
| Location | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| United States | $156,897 |
| National | $156,897 |
| Location +/- | 0% |
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- Psychiatrist
- Psychiatric Medical Director