Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1930 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Psychiatric and mental health nurses assess and care for people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and behavioral crises. They use therapeutic communication, medication management, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
Core Skills
- mental health assessment
- suicide risk assessment
- therapeutic communication
- psychiatric medication management
- crisis deescalation
- behavioral health documentation
- substance use screening
- treatment plan coordination
- trauma informed care
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apache Spark
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- Google Docs
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Nursing
- Behavioral Health
- Emergency Medicine
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC)
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
Career Growth
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC)
- Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC)
Also Common
- ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider
What the Work Involves
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
Related Occupations
- Psychiatrists
- Psychiatric Technicians
- Family Medicine Physicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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