Do you think master levels clinicians such as LPCs or LCSWs will be replaced by Psychiatrist Psych nurse practitioners since they have the ability to do psychotherapy AND diagnose?
I personally don't know many psych NPs who are actually trained in psychotherapy or perform it (beyond "supportive therapy") on a regular basis. Beyond that, a psych NP is unlikely to ever do any amount of case management-type work.
Also, masters-level folks can often diagnose mental illness, depending on state licensing regulations.
Edit: And, as erg mentioned below, NPs are more expensive.
Do you think master levels clinicians such as LPCs or LCSWs will be replaced by Psychiatrist Psych nurse practitioners since they have the ability to do psychotherapy AND diagnose?
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