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Hope House
Albany, New York

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)

Nurse PractitionerPart-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$90-$115/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with numerous opportunities to make a REAL difference in the lives of people, we want YOU!

Hope House is a substance abuse treatment provider who strives to save lives, recover hope and restore families to those suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder. We are committed to making sure that all staff members feel like they make a difference and are a part of our team!

Hope House Inc. has a reputation as one of the top employers in the Greater Capital Region of New York.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for initial psychiatric evaluation.
  • Prescribes and monitors appropriate medications for patients within the facility.
  • Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.
  • Orders laboratory tests, interprets and explains the test results to patients.
  • Documentation of patient visits and progress that are accurate and timely.
  • Consistent communication with clinical staff to ensure continuum of care and appropriateness for level of care.
  • Responsible for the education of clients in the area of psychopharmacology, medication assisted therapies.
  • Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome expectations as well as issues related to their diagnoses.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Compensation: $90-$115 per hour (to be discussed during the interview)
  • Shift: Flexible Schedule, Part-Time Hours (20-24 hours per week in-person; no hybrid or remote work)
  • New York State Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Active NP and RN registrations with NYSED
  • DEA certified to prescribe medication
  • Valid NPI number
  • Must be enrolled in NYS Medicaid program
  • Own Transportation Required
  • Experience with Medication Assistant Treatment strongly preferred
  • 11 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • A generous employee contribution towards your benefits
  • Benefit Buyout option if coverage is waived
  • Company funded Retirement Plan
  • 401k option to further save for retirement
  • Flexible Savings Account offering pretax savings advantage for your uncovered medical and child care expense
  • Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
  • Company funded life and short-term disability insurance
  • 40% Maria College Tuition Discount for eligible degree programs
  • Discounted CASAC certification programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

Key Responsibilities

Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations, prescribe and monitor medications, order and interpret laboratory tests, and maintain accurate, timely patient records. Coordinate with clinical staff to support appropriate care and educate clients about psychopharmacology, medication-assisted treatment, medications, and diagnoses.

Requirements

Must hold a New York State psychiatric nurse practitioner license, active nurse practitioner and registered nurse registrations with NYSED, DEA prescribing certification, and a valid NPI number. Enrollment in the New York State Medicaid program and personal transportation are required; experience with medication-assisted treatment is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medication PrescribingMedication MonitoringLaboratory Test OrderingTest Result InterpretationClinical DocumentationContinuum of Care CoordinationPsychopharmacology EducationSubstance Use Disorder Treatment

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 43% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Psychiatry NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$187k–$239kPsychiatry NP median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$198k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry NP listings in New York171 active2,062 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% remote · 43% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP hiring demand#14 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed
New Psychiatry NP listings827 in the last 30 days948 the 30 days before (−13%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Hope House

Non-profit Organizations
Albany, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

11 paid holidays
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Company funded Retirement Plan
401k option
Flexible Savings Account
Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
Company funded life and short-term disability insurance
40% Maria College Tuition Discount

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,664/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.