Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (known as PMHNPs in Oregon) are trained to assess, diagnose and treat individuals with psychiatric disorders using a full range of clinical skills, including prescribing medications and psychotherapy. PMHNPs have Master's or Doctoral degrees in Nursing, and are independent healthcare providers in the state of Oregon. A majority of U.S. states and territories now allow PMHNPs to practice independently. PMHNPs collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health professionals in a wide variety of clinical environments, including hospitals, private practices, and community health centers, and fulfill an important role in the healthcare system by expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered care.