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Albany, New York · Hybrid

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Albany

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$80-$90/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

AthenaPsych is a New York State mental health-approved provider of community mental health services for children, adults, and families with behavioral and emotional challenges. We specialize in individual and group psychotherapy for clients with a focus on trauma-informed care. We are dedicated to improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for all, especially individuals from underserved communities.

Here at AthenaPsych, we pride ourselves on hiring a diverse group of mental health clinicians and staff who are passionate and dedicated to improving our client’s overall emotional well-being. We provide both in-person and telehealth services for our clients and offer a competitive fee-for-service compensation plan and amazing benefits to our staff.

Are You a Good Fit For Us?

We are currently seeking an experienced, professional, and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing organization. Flexible hours are provided with the need of some evening hours, in-person and telehealth sessions. This position will work in collaboration with our Psychiatrist on staff. Our mental health clinic is located at 33 W 60th St 6th floor New York, NY.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations for all Athena clients (children and adults)

Conduct Ongoing Medication Management When Needed

  • Complete all required documentation by a given deadline and in compliance with program and state regulations
  • Ensures all clinical notes and client information are updated and accurate within the current EHR system
  • Provide conflict resolution and crisis intervention when needed
  • Work in collaboration with administrative staff to ensure client needs are successfully met
  • Ability to commute between sites when needed

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school

Bilingual in English and Spanish Prefered

  • Must be certified with the Drug Enforcement Administration in order to prescribe medication to clients
  • Must be licensed in New York State
  • Experience working with Medicaid/Medicare Clients is a plus

Must be passionate about working with underserved communities and possess a high level of engagement, entrepreneurial, and interpersonal skills

$80 - $90 an hour

Compensation is based on credentials and experience.

Working Conditions

This position requires travel to our mental health clinic in the Bronx. This is a professional work environment where a computer, desk, chair, and office supplies will be provided.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role above. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and speak on the phone or through virtual telehealth sessions conducted on a computer throughout the day, stand and sit for an extended period, and be able to write and answer emails in addition to carrying objects no greater than 25 pounds, when needed.

  • Direct Reports
  • This position has no direct reports.
  • Athena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for qualified applicants/employees to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationEHR documentationClinical assessmentEntrepreneurial skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Albany at Athena a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,035 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 60% have no call, 82% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Psychiatry NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.7 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (np)ranked against 2,035 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$166k–$187kPsychiatry NP median $177k (middle half $164k–$187k)46 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$164k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry NP listings in New York175 active2,069 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 28% remote · 60% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 11% 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 listings858 in the last 30 days967 the 30 days before (−11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,035 Psychiatry (NP) listings), 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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About Athena

Mental Health Care
New York, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible hours
In-person and telehealth sessions
Competitive fee-for-service compensation
Amazing benefits