Clinical
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Connect diagnostic criteria to the person: formulation, evidence, and treatment decisions.
Clinician education
A six-month educational experience for psychiatric nurse practitioners.
Applications · Rolling
Castalia is currently accepting applications for future cohorts. Program start dates will be announced once educational and operational planning is complete. Applications will be reviewed as program details are finalized, and prospective participants will receive additional information as it becomes available.
For clinicians · Two separate pathways
Practicing with Limmera does not require Castalia, and Castalia does not require practicing with Limmera.
The curriculum
Connect diagnostic criteria to the person: formulation, evidence, and treatment decisions.
Understand the insurance, access, and organizational systems surrounding clinical practice.
Examine emerging tools with informed, accountable judgment. Know when human review is essential.
The experience
Six months of facilitated online discussion, clinical application, and independent learning.
For PMHNP students, recent graduates, and practicing PMHNPs. Students do not need an NP license to apply.
Personal sharing is optional. Professional education is not clinical supervision, personal therapy, or employment. Continuing-education credit is not promised. Enrollment terms are set out in a separate agreement after acceptance.
The rhythm
Each six-month experience combines independent learning with live weekly discussions, following a six-week teaching cycle with every seventh week reserved for rest and reflection.
Scheduled breaks are included within the six-month program. A detailed cohort calendar will be provided before enrollment.
Castalia · Tuition
An investment in clinical knowledge, professional judgment, and the art of psychiatric practice.
Castalia is a six-month professional education program combining independent learning with live, facilitated discussions.
Regular program tuition $5,850
$487.50per month for six months
$1,755one-time payment
Admission is selective. Accepted applicants receive an enrollment offer containing tuition options and program terms before deciding whether to enroll. No payment is required when submitting an application.
Payment, cancellation, and refund terms will be provided in the enrollment agreement before payment is collected.
Future cohorts
Opens Google Forms in a new tab. Submitting an application does not guarantee admission, reserve a seat, confirm a start date, or create a tuition obligation.