Clinical Preceptorship & Professional Mentorship
Preparing the Next Generation of Psychiatric Providers
At Clarksburg Behavioral Health (CBH), we are committed to educating and mentoring the next generation of behavioral health professionals. Our preceptorship program provides graduate-level students with hands-on clinical experience in outpatient psychiatry under the guidance of experienced psychiatric providers.
PMHNP Preceptorship
Hands-on outpatient psychiatry training for graduate PMHNP students completing supervised clinical rotations.
PA Psychiatry Rotation
Comprehensive outpatient psychiatric experience for Physician Assistant students developing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment skills.
Professional Mentorship
Individualized post-graduate mentorship for newly graduated PMHNPs and PAs transitioning into clinical practice.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Student Preceptorship
CBH proudly serves as a clinical training site for PMHNP students completing graduate clinical rotations. Students receive individualized instruction and hands-on experience in outpatient psychiatric care while developing the clinical knowledge, judgment, and confidence needed for professional practice.
Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis
Psychiatric evaluations • DSM-5-TR assessment • Differential diagnosis • Measurement-based care
Treatment & Medication Management
Psychopharmacology • Medication selection • Follow-up medication management • LAI medication management
Clinical Practice & Collaboration
Treatment planning • Telepsychiatry • EHR documentation • Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient Populations & Clinical Exposure
PMHNP students gain supervised clinical experience with diverse patient populations and a broad range of psychiatric conditions across the lifespan.
Patient Populations
Children & Adolescents
Adults
Older Adults
Common Clinical Conditions
ADHD
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Bipolar Disorders
PTSD & Trauma-Related Disorders
Additional Clinical Exposure
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Psychotic Disorders
Substance Use Disorders
Personality Disorders
Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
Physician Assistant (PA) Student Psychiatry Rotation
Clarksburg Behavioral Health welcomes Physician Assistant students seeking comprehensive outpatient psychiatry training. Students receive individualized instruction while developing confidence in psychiatric assessment, diagnostic formulation, and psychopharmacology.
Psychiatric Assessment
Psychiatric interviewing • Mental status examinations • Diagnostic formulation
Safety & Treatment
Medication management • Suicide and violence risk assessment • Crisis intervention • Treatment planning
Clinical Practice
Patient education • Clinical documentation • Interdisciplinary collaboration
Professional Mentorship
Supporting Your Transition from Graduate to Independent Provider
CBH offers individualized professional mentorship for newly graduated PMHNPs and Physician Assistants seeking additional guidance as they transition into clinical practice.
Mentorship is designed to strengthen clinical reasoning, build confidence, and support the development of safe, evidence-based psychiatric practice.
Mentorship may include:
Case consultation • Psychopharmacology guidance • Diagnostic clarification • Clinical documentation review • Treatment planning • Complex psychiatric presentations • Professional development • Clinical decision-making • Outpatient psychiatry best practices
Why Train at Clarksburg Behavioral Health?
CBH provides a supportive, hands-on clinical learning environment designed to help future psychiatric providers strengthen their knowledge, judgment, confidence, and professional skills.
Personalized Clinical Teaching
One-on-one instruction • Constructive feedback • Professional growth
Comprehensive Psychiatric Experience
Diverse diagnoses across the lifespan • Evidence-based medication management • Real-world outpatient psychiatry
Collaborative, Patient-Centered Care
Multidisciplinary collaboration • Compassionate care • Clinical confidence and professional development
Program Fees & Placement Process
CBH reviews all preceptorship, psychiatry rotation, and mentorship inquiries before payment is requested. Submission of an inquiry does not guarantee placement. Approved applicants will receive payment instructions directly from CBH.
PMHNP Preceptorship
$1,650 flat fee
Up to 160 supervised clinical hours
Payment after placement approval.
PA Psychiatry Rotation
$1,650 flat fee
Up to 160 supervised clinical hours
Payment after placement approval.
Professional Mentorship
$600 flat fee
Up to 10 one-on-one mentorship sessions
Payment after mentorship acceptance.
How the Application Process Works
From initial inquiry through confirmed placement, CBH follows a structured review process to ensure clinical availability, program requirements, and an appropriate training experience.
01 — Submit Inquiry
Complete the inquiry form with your program type, school or university, requested clinical hours, preferred dates, and other applicable information.
02 — CBH Review & Approval
CBH reviews clinical availability, requested dates, program requirements, and any applicable affiliation agreement requirements.
03 — Payment & Placement Confirmation
Approved applicants receive payment instructions directly from CBH. Placement is confirmed after payment is received and all required documentation has been completed.
Before You Apply
Before submitting an inquiry, please review the following information to help ensure that your requested clinical placement can be appropriately evaluated.
Student Eligibility
Actively enrolled in an accredited graduate or professional program.
Clinical Placement Requirements
Confirm your school's clinical rotation and preceptor requirements before submitting an inquiry.
Placement Availability
Requested clinical hours, rotation dates, and preceptor availability are subject to CBH review and approval.
