Mental Health Nurse Practitioners

​​A Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (aka Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) is a highly trained clinician who provides expert mental health care with both medical and therapeutic insight. They are registered nurses who have completed advanced postgraduate training, allowing them to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health conditions.

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Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (MHNP) work with compassion, clinical skill, and a deep understanding of how mental health affects every part of life. They’re especially well-placed to support people who feel stuck between long waitlists and short appointments—offering care that is timely, respectful, and grounded in evidence.

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At Soul Care NP Services, our MHNPs are here to listen, guide, and empower you—so you don’t have to navigate your mental health journey alone.

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​Support people experiencing:

 

Anxiety

Depression

Trauma

Stress

ADHD

Autism neurodevelopmental concerns

Behavioural concerns (and much more)

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Conduct comprehensive assessments

 

Develop tailored care plans

Safety Planning

Diagnosing mental health conditions

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Provide therapeutic support (no MHCP required)

 

Psychoeducation

Psychotherapies

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Prescribe medications

 

Monitor their effects

PBS

De-prescribe or change ineffective medications

Optimise medications

Review of medications

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Collaborate Care

 

GPs

Psychiatrists

Other Medical Specialists

Psychologists, and other health professionals to ensure holistic care

Admission to Private Hospital

Facilitate Day Group Therapy

Facilitate Medicare Funded Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Referrals to Medical Specialists

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Ongoing care management

 

Ongoing support for concerns that need more than a quick GP visit

Continued care for mental health needs that go beyond general practice

Refine treatment to meet your evolving needs

Support your wellbeing with flexible, person-centred care​