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Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship Fall 2026

Horizon Health Services

#Multidisciplinary Team #Mental Health #Nurse Practitioner #Medication Management #Psychiatry #Outpatient Clinics #Preceptorship #Addiction Medicine #Psychotropic Medication

Quick overview

Assist with initial psychiatric examinations and provide follow-up medication management for patients in mental health and recovery programs. Participate in multidisciplinary clinical case conferences and contribute to treatment planning for psychotropic and addiction medications.

Requirements summary

Must be currently enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner (NP) program and require the internship for degree credit. The position is unpaid and intended for students who have not yet completed their program.

postgraduate degreeCollaborationTreatment PlanningMedication ManagementClinical CommunicationPsychiatric ExaminationClinical Case ReviewPsychotropic Medication PrescribingAddiction Medication Prescribing

Job description

Horizon is currently looking for preceptor students for the Fall 2026 Semester!

Why not intern with Horizon? With Horizon you

Have the opportunity to gain practical experience in your field of study! Plus, Horizon offers opportunities in a variety of settings that include our outpatient clinics, residential facilities, and inpatient/detox facility. And the best part? You aren’t alone! You get to fly under the wings of our very own providers!

Want to know more? Let’s talk about the technicalities! Direct experience opportunities may include, but are not limited to:
Observe and assist initial psychiatric examinations for individuals admitted to mental health, rehabilitation and recovery programs and provide follow up medication management services
Observe and participate in clinical case conference and case reviews while working with a multidisciplinary team to provide care to patients
Assist with treatment planning and the prescribing of psychotropic and/or addiction medication
Demonstrate clinical knowledge, communication and collaboration

Do you have what it takes?

Current enrollment in a NP (Nurse Practitioner) program is required. You will not be eligible if you have already completed your program or if you are not enrolled in the program. This internship experience must also be a requirement of your degree in order to participate, as it is unpaid and for school credit hours only.

Location Information

Horizon internships are offered at various locations, with placements determined based on availability. As part of your application, you’ll have the opportunity to indicate your preferred locations. Since spaces are limited, we encourage you to apply promptly to maximize your chances of placement.

Schedule Information

Our internship supervisors provide a flexible schedule for interns. However, please note that their availability is currently limited to Monday through Friday, with no weekend options at this time.

This internship is for Fall 2026 with a start date in August 2026.

*Please utilize a personal email for this application, not a school email. You will need constant and continuous access to the email you use.

*Applications will close on Thursday, July 2nd at 4: 00pm

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