Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program

The Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) post graduate certificate program is geared towards providing the already practicing NP the additional classroom and clinical experience needed to address the mental health needs of patients across the lifespan.

Faculty at the Graduate School of Nursing bring to the classroom cutting-edge knowledge in the treatment of mental health conditions. The Graduate School of Nursing prides itself on its ongoing scholarship in the field of teaching and academics, providing the students with current technologically advanced and innovative interprofessional learning environments.

Our students will be prepared to diagnose and treat patients acute or chronic mental health conditions, provide psychotherapy to those coping with psychosocial stressors and/or those with addiction issues. Graduates of the certificate program will have additional knowledge and competency in assessing and diagnosing psychiatric conditions, as well as in providing psychotherapy and prescribing medications for patients of all age groups.

University of Massachusetts Medical School was founded in 1962 to provide affordable, high-quality medical education to state residents and to increase the number of primary care physicians practicing in underserved areas of the state. It is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the leading medical schools in the nation for primary care education.

The research enterprise received approximately $250 million in federal and private research grants and contracts in fiscal year 2018.The institution is committed to enhancing health and science education, ensuring community health, building a diverse workforce and enriching lives through extensive community outreach.

Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts Medical School is one of five University of Massachusetts campuses.