Pays $150,000 - $200,000/yr — Nurse Practitioner market median is ~$156k (82 jobs) · Above average in Psychiatry (NP) for work-life (7.9/10, vs 1,794 in this specialty)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About the Role
PMHNP in Albany, NY. $150-200K. Flexible schedule. Nursing home consults. Full admin support. Clinical mentorship. Build your own practice. Make an impact.
Join MedElite Group as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Albany, New York.
Key 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.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Active Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner License.
- ANNC Board Certification.
- Ability to travel in New York.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $150,000 - $200,000/yr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with MedElite Group in Albany, New York.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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 Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 1,794 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
MedElite Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 160 active listings.
In New York, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$158k across 389 listings, vs ~$154k nationally (5,085 listings).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
New York's cost-of-living index is 139.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state — New York ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.9/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.
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