PMHNP Preceptorship Program

PMHNP Preceptorship Program

Accepting Applications for Summer & Fall 2025

PMHNP Clinical

Preceptorship Program

The Aspire Medical Group Clinical Preceptorship Program aims to provide a high-quality clinical experience for current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) students. The clinical practicum is a critical component that fulfills the requirements for graduation and prepares students for professional success in the field of mental health care.


During the preceptorship, students will have the opportunity to work closely with our lead psychiatric nurse practitioner Betty Yu, who will provide individualized guidance and mentorship. This close collaboration ensures that students develop the necessary clinical knowledge and assessment skills required to deliver excellent mental health care and achieve professional success.


Clinical practicums form a crucial element of nursing education, serving as a bridge that links academic theory to real-life healthcare scenarios. These immersive experiences enable students to translate their didactic education into clinical practice, gain hands-on experience while fostering the development of novel clinical skills.


In essence, the Aspire Medical Group Clinical Preceptorship Program presents an invaluable platform for PMHNP students to acquire experiential knowledge. This program offers more than just practical training; it provides students the opportunity to gain insights from seasoned practitioners. Furthermore, it equips them with the requisite skills to excel in their impending careers the mental health care sector. 


*It's important to note that the program is conducted entirely on-site, and telehealth is not an option. This ensures that students have direct, in-person exposure to the clinical environment and can engage in face-to-face interactions with patients and the healthcare team.

Gain Practical Experience

Through hands-on training and in the classroom, our students are continually learning to improve both their careers and the care they provide. In order to provide a robust learning experience, we limit the number of students each semester.

Students are encouraged to apply early.


During the clinical practicum, students will be supervised by an ANCC Board-Certified PMHNP. Students will perform both in-person and telehealth encounters to build practical experience as they perform psychiatric comprehensive mental health evaluations, develop differential diagnosis based on the patient’s chief complaint, complete psychiatric interviews and progress notes, develop psychiatric mental health care plans, recommend pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, and follow-up with the patient to assess their response to treatment and monitor for side effects of the prescribed medications.


At Aspire Medical Group, we frequently utilize long-acting injectables in our clinical practice; therefore students will be expected to achieve proficiency in the administration of long-acting injectables.

Program Requirements

We treat patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders across the lifespan, however, children and adolescent patients is limited in numbers for new intakes, especially during their school breaks. We will do everything we can to meet your program's requirements, so it is essential that you convey them beforehand.


Students will be scheduled at least two (2) 8-hour shifts per week for the normal 12-13 week semester. Any accelerated program requirements should be conveyed beforehand.

Program Fees

Our preceptors dedicate a lot of time to scheduling and rearranging their own schedules to provide the optimal learning experience for their students. They also coordinate with the university and the student, fill out paperwork, and make sure students meet all the requirements during their clinical rotations.


Per semester/quarter, we require a clinical preceptor honorarium from students requesting clinical hours.


Please note that we do not offer psychotherapy at this time, hence, this clinical rotation will not fulfill this requirement.


Rates:

Rates:

  • 100 hours or less: $1000
  • 101 - 175 hours: $1500
  • 176 - 250 hours: $2000
  • 251 hours or more: $2500


A 50% deposit is required to hold your spot; the remainder is due on the 1st day of clinicals and is non-refundable.


Payment Options:

  • Check: Payable to Aspire Medical Group
  • Credit/Debit cards + 3% processing fee
  • Cash


Students interested in our preceptorship program should submit the required information listed below to our Medical Director, Betty Yu, at the following email address: byu@aspiremedgroup.com


She will review the materials and contact you directly.


  • Copy of Updated Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of MA RN/NP License & Credentials
  • College/University Nursing Program Point of Contact
  • Total Hours Requested for the Semester
  • Specific Patient Population Requirements
  • Course Syllabus once available
  • Days and times that you're available for clinical


Aspire Medical Group, PC will neither discriminate nor show preference to applicants because of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.


FAQs

  • Why should I choose Aspire Medical Group?

    Aspire Medical Group is a premier Massachusetts-based mental health service, offering treatment and advice on a variety of issues for our clients. Our providers are currently accepting new patients for medication management and therapy.


    Our mental health service provided by-appointment compassionate and totally non-judgemental treatment and assistance. We offer some of the best mental health services in the Canton, MA area.


    While we can't provide walk-in or crisis sessions at Aspire Medical Group, our mental health service offers a wide variety of therapy or treatments for issues such as depression and anxiety, trauma, or ADHD.


    Our treatments are scientific and up-to-date while simultaneously remaining patient-oriented and deeply compassionate to everyone's unique problems. So if you need mental health services, please submit a consultation request via email, form, or phone call. Reaching out for help is never a weakness; seeking help is a moment of strength. Make your mental health a priority!


    Online sessions allow you to see a provider from the safety of your home, at a time that is most convenient for you, through our easy scheduling platform.

  • How should I contact you?

    Contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. If you have a specific question regarding our services, please use the contact form for the fastest response.

  • Do you offer crisis service or walk-ins?

    We do NOT offer walk-ins or crisis services. If you have an emergency, DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE, CALL 911 INSTEAD. We recommend you visit an Emergency Room for any emergent or crisis situations, as they do not require an appointment and will take walk-ins and provide crisis services.


    There are NO on-call providers or appointments at our offices after hours.


  • What are your fees?

    Please confirm your insurance coverage with our office staff prior to scheduling an appointment. We do not provide free services. Telehealth appointments are still medical appointments and will be treated as such (including paying balances upon services rendered).


    We offer assistance to individuals on a case-by-case basis. Payment plans, a sliding fee scale, and assistance with specialty medication discounts are available.

  • Will the cost of treatment be covered by my insurance plan?

    We take a variety of insurances in MA and NH, as well as private pay (cash, debit, and all major credit cards). Your balance is due at your scheduled appointment (if the balance is not paid in full, the appointment will be rescheduled).


    For more information, please call our office at 617-991-9151 or email us at info@aspiremedgroup.com

  • How long will my appointment last?

    Initial psychiatric evaluation appointments are 45 minutes to 1 hour long. 


    Most follow-up sessions are 20-30 minutes, but they may be scheduled for longer to best serve the needs of the individual patient.

  • What will happen during my first appointment?

    A review of your psychiatric history, presenting symptoms, current medications, and lifestyle will be discussed during the initial psychiatric evaluation. The provider will gather the required documentation to adequately assess, diagnose, and treat the patient.


    The patient will be given treatment recommendations and discuss potential side effects, efficacy, and duration of treatment. The provider will develop a treatment plan that best suits the needs of the patient. The patient has the right to refuse treatment or inquire about alternative treatment options. If it is outside the scope of our practice or a higher level of care is warranted, we will provide referrals to a provider or facility that can better serve your needs.

  • How often do I have to follow up with my provider?

    Most follow-ups occur between 1 week to 2 months. Rarely, 3-month appointments are scheduled for patients (usually only for established patients that have been stable on medication for a prolonged period of time).


    The frequency of appointments varies depending on the complexity and case of the individual patient. Prescriptions are filled up until the next scheduled appointment. Patients are responsible for contacting the office if a refill is needed.


    Please do not contact providers directly outside of office hours. 


  • What is a PMHNP and what can they do for me?

    A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is a certified advanced practice nurse that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental illness and psychological problems. Some providers also offer primary therapy services.


    In this setting, the PMHNPs primary role would be to recommend, prescribe, and manage medications when appropriate and review the risks, benefits, and alternatives to medications. When appropriate, the PMHNP would order and review labs. PMHNPs primarily provide medication management and, occasionally, supportive therapy. Oftentimes, patients would also work with a therapist for therapy sessions. We have a relationship with several area therapists and can provide referrals to established patients.

  • Are Telehealth appointments available?

    Our providers are available for in-person and telehealth consultations.


    Online sessions allow you to see a provider from the safety of your home, at a time that is most convenient for you, through our easy scheduling platform.

  • Privacy Policy

    Introduction

    Welcome to Aspire Medical Group ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from you when you visit our website, www.aspiremedgroup.com (the "Site"), and explains how we use, share, and protect that information. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.


    Information We Collect

    We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you. This includes:


    Personal Information

    When you use our Site or services, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:


    • Name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Billing and shipping address
    • Payment information (processed by Stripe)

     

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    We collect information on how you access and use the Site ("Usage Data"). This may include your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.


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    How We Use Your Information

    Aspire Medical Group uses the collected data for various purposes:


    • To provide and maintain our Site
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    • To provide customer support
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    Sharing Your Information

    We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share your information in the following situations:


    • Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Site ("Service Providers"), to provide the Site on our behalf, to perform Site-related services, or to assist us in analyzing how our Site is used. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
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    • Legal Requirements: Aspire Medical Group may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

    Security of Your Information

    The security of your personal information is important to us. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.


    Your Data Protection Rights

    Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:


    • The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal information.
    • The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
    • The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal information, under certain conditions.
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    • The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
    • If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our provided contact information.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.


    Contact Us

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:


    By email: info@aspiremedgroup.com

    By visiting this page on our website: www.aspiremedgroup.com/contact

    By phone number: (617) 991-9151

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