PMHNP preceptorship services
Grow your skills.
Find your voice.
Care with confidence.
Bring your classroom learning into clinical practice through a PMHNP preceptorship grounded in thoughtful assessment, compassionate care, and professional growth.
For students in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs.
Start your placement inquiryThe learning experience
Develop the habits behind thoughtful psychiatric care.
Learning objectives and clinical activities are aligned with your program, your level of training, and the encounters available during your rotation.
01 / Assessment
See the whole person.
Strengthen psychiatric interviewing, history-taking, mental status examination, and diagnostic reasoning while considering each patient's medical, cultural, and social context.
02 / Clinical reasoning
Connect evidence to care.
Explore treatment planning, psychopharmacology principles, patient education, and follow-up decisions through supervised learning and case discussion.
03 / Professional practice
Build a thoughtful practice.
Develop clear documentation, therapeutic communication, ethical decision-making, and reflective practice with attention to privacy and professional boundaries.
Specific patient populations, procedures, and encounter volumes are not guaranteed and must be reviewed against your school's requirements.
Meet your preceptor
Dr. Kadija Jalloh Conteh-Barrat
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Conteh-Barrat is a doctorally prepared, dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of clinical experience. Her background includes psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacology, integrated behavioral health and primary care, and trauma-informed care.
Her clinical teaching experience includes Yale University School of Nursing and George Mason University, with responsibilities in student mentorship, clinical instruction, and competency evaluation. She also founded Manak Community Health Organization (MaCHO) to expand access to healthcare in rural Sierra Leone.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner, George Mason University, 2015
- Post-Master's Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, George Mason University, 2023
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, George Mason University, 2009
The path to placement
Tell us what your program requires.
Together, we can review whether the practice and the proposed rotation are a suitable fit.
1. Share your goals.
Provide your university, program track, requested rotation dates, total clinical hours, and any required patient populations or setting criteria.
2. Review the fit.
Discuss preceptor availability, location and format, learning expectations, fees, and your school's approval and affiliation process.
3. Complete onboarding.
Confirm the placement in writing and complete applicable school agreements and site requirements before clinical hours begin.
An inquiry does not reserve a placement. Acceptance depends on availability, mutual fit, school approval, and completed onboarding. Any fees and cancellation terms will be provided for review before you commit.
Before you reach out
Frequently asked questions
Who should inquire?
Students enrolled in a PMHNP graduate or post-graduate certificate program who need a clinical preceptor. Your school must approve the preceptor, setting, and proposed learning experience.
Are rotations in person or via telehealth?
The practice offers in-person and telehealth care. The format of a student rotation must be confirmed separately and must meet your school's requirements and applicable licensure requirements. Include your state and your program's format restrictions in your inquiry.
What are the fees and available dates?
Contact the practice for current preceptorship fees, payment terms, and rotation availability. Dates, schedules, and hours are confirmed individually; submitting an inquiry does not secure a slot.
What will I need before starting?
Expect a review of your school's clinical objectives, required hours, faculty contact, and affiliation paperwork. The final checklist may also include proof of required licensure, liability coverage, training, and other school or site requirements.
Can a specific patient population be guaranteed?
No. Clinical exposure depends on the practice's patient mix and schedule. If your program requires specific age groups, diagnoses, or encounter types, share those requirements before a placement is accepted.
Your next step
Start your placement inquiry
Call or text 571-543-4880. Identify yourself as a PMHNP student and include:
- Your name and email
- Your university, program, and clinical placement state
- Your requested rotation dates and clinical hours
- Your learning goals, required populations, and preferred format
- Your school deadlines
Keep your inquiry focused on educational needs. Do not include patient information. Placement, fees, and rotation arrangements must be confirmed with the practice.