Typical clinical environment
Typical environments include outpatient psychiatry, behavioral health clinics, integrated behavioral health in primary care (if the course allows it), and some intensive outpatient programs. Inpatient psychiatry may be required or prohibited depending on the course.
Typical student requirements
Your syllabus controls the details. Students in this specialty usually need a preceptor whose day-to-day patient mix matches the course population, enough calendar time to complete the published hours, and a site that will complete onboarding. Do not assume an NP license alone is enough.
What students should consider when choosing a preceptor
Confirm whether the preceptor’s panel and setting produce the required therapy and/or medication-management mix. Ask about telehealth percentage before you fall in love with a fully virtual practice.
How to prepare
Copy the specialty and population language from your syllabus into your outreach and into the matching form. Prepare a short CV, the hour total, and the credential rule. If you need locating help, start a preceptor request with this specialty selected.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a preceptor from a different specialty?
Only if your university’s current list allows it. Many NP courses will not.