Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ACT Adult (25106)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsPart-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$84.62-$96.15/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Queensbury-Bay-PCFC - Queensbury, NY 12804Position Type: Part Time-BenefitedSalary Range: $84.62 - $96.15 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Category: NursePsychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Assertive Community Treatment, Adult New Hire Retention Bonus Available!

Our adult Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services to adults who are enrolled in our Adult ACT program. This position is part-time, 20 hours per week position.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive psychiatric services to adults enrolled in Adult ACT program Provide consultation to staff on diagnostic and treatment questions Participate in formal and informal training and education to staff Prescribe medications, monitor, and review of drug regimen for enrolled individuals Participate in quality assurance activities, consult with the Adult ACT Team in developing and reviewing service plans for all enrolled individuals Provide clinical expertise, consultation, and technical assistance to the Adult ACT Team, collaborate with county and community partners, and participate in any quality audit and utilization review Provide on-site/community based/home visits, medication evaluations, and reviews for ACT enrolled participants.

Schedule/Shift

Part-time 20 hours per week (Monday - Friday, weekends, evenings) This can be worked 5 days a week with 4 hour shifts (12-4pm,1-5pm, 2-6pm, 3-7, pm) or 2 full full days with 1 half day Education and/or Experience: Must have a minimum of one year experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with mental illness.

Must be fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York CPR Certification Must be able to work independently You Have, or are willing to get: National Provider Identification (NPI) - issued by the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). All electronic prescriptions in NYS require an NPI.

Claims processing functions also require the NPI of nurse practitioners and physicians. Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number – issued by the United States Department of Justice Department DEA to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances.

DEA registration must be renewed every three years for those issued a prescriber registration. NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (NYS DOH BNE) registration – issued by the NYS DOH BNE to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances.

NYS DOH BNE registration must be renewed every two years for those issued a prescriber registration. NYS Medicaid Enrollment - in cases in which a Prescriber is prescribing to a NYS Medicaid enrolled client. Revalidation must occur at least every five years.

Benefits Health Care Package

medical, dental, and vision Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Holiday Pay 401 (K) plan Life Insurance Loan repayment assistance Free training/CEU opportunities About Northern Rivers At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives.

Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities. Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive psychiatric services, including medication prescription and monitoring, for adults in the Assertive Community Treatment program. Collaborate with the ACT team and community partners to develop service plans and provide clinical expertise.

Requirements

Must be a fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York State with at least one year of experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness. Requires CPR certification and the ability to obtain NPI, DEA, and NYS BNE registrations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric CareMedication ManagementDiagnostic AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical ConsultationCommunity Based CarePatient Monitoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ACT Adult (25106) at Northern Rivers Family of Services a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,250 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 43 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 44% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.3
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,209 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Queensbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$384k
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.9
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Glens Falls, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Northern Rivers Family of Services

Individual and Family Services
Albany, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Care Package
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
401(k) Plan
Life Insurance
Loan Repayment Assistance
Free Training/CEU Opportunities