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MedElite Group
Albany, New York

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$150K–$200K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Location: Albany, NY
  • Schedule: Full-Time; Contract 1099
  • Salary per annum: $150,000 - $200,000

About Ivy Psychiatry

Ivy Psychiatry is an NP founded organization that provides patients living in nursing homes with the quality psychiatric care they deserve. At Ivy, we believe good mental health is the key to aging well. That’s why Ivy is on a mission to bring complete and preventative mental health care to more people, supporting them in living life to the fullest no matter their age.

Job Summary

We are seeking warm and razor-smart psychiatric nurse practitioners with entrepreneurial spirits to perform consultations in nursing homes in New York. Ivy consultants are able to build an independent consulting practice while making a positive impact on the lives of older adults and their families.

As psychiatric nurse practitioners working at Ivy, you will be provided full administrative support and clinical mentorship. And, as an independent consultant, you’ll be able to take on the work you want at competitive rates and provide services on a flexible schedule that works for you.

If you enjoy working on a team with bright, ambitious, advanced practice nurses and are seeking the flexibility and autonomy of private practice, this is an excellent opportunity for you. We offer a competitive, incentive-based compensation model with a supportive work environment that offers mentorship and training. Flexible work hours are available.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely and collaboratively with nursing home staff, residents, and families.
  • Proactively follow up with patients and assess the efficacy of recommended interventions.
  • Provide education on best practices.
  • Round at assigned nursing homes and recommend psychiatric medication and treatment recommendations.

Integrate pharmacological and behavioral interventions, emphasizing non-pharmacological treatments whenever possible.

Requirements

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Active Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner License
  • ANNC Board Certification
  • Ability to travel in New York
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities
  • Strong patient assessment skills
  • Strong, ambitious, patient-centric work ethic

Benefits

Competitive salary per annum: $150,000 - $200,000

Why Work With Us?

  • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors
  • Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
  • Enjoy work-life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ivy Psychiatry is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

Ivy Psychiatry is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help us deliver compassionate, personalized care where it matters most.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric ConsultationPharmacological InterventionsClinical DocumentationPatient EducationCase Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at MedElite Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,170 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

MedElite Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 186 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 58% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (np)ranked against 2,170 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$150k–$200kPsychiatry median $167k (middle half $160k–$168k)56 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$162k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in New York182 active2,194 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 16% remote · 58% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
MedElite Groupsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index186 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,170 Psychiatry (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.9
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,170 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MedElite Group

Business Consulting and Services
Brooklyn, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Flexible work hours
Full administrative support
Clinical mentorship
Incentive-based compensation

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,664/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.