Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MHNP) in the U.S. Air Force
Updated 11/19/25
Michigan, Michigan, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Make a difference where it matters most. As a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MHNP) in the U.S. Air Force, you’ll provide advanced psychiatric care and emotional support to service members and their families. You’ll be a key part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team, offering diagnosis, treatment, and long-term support to individuals facing stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
This is more than a clinical role—it’s a mission to protect the psychological well-being of those who defend our nation.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
- Support military personnel through deployments, transitions, and operational stress
- Collaborate with psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and primary care teams
- Contribute to suicide prevention, resiliency training, and wellness initiatives
- Respond to critical incidents and provide crisis intervention when needed
Qualifications
- Certified and licensed as a PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
-U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 47
- Eligible for commissioning as a U.S. Air Force Officer
- Strong clinical judgment and a desire to serve those who serve
- Willingness to meet physical, professional, and ethical standards of military service
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service